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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.20, 356,058.12 and 71,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.20, 356,058.12 and 71,121.20 is: 106,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.20 : 356,058.12 = 71,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.20/356,058.12 = 71,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.20x = 356,058.12 × 71,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.20x = 25,323,278,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323,278,983.85/237,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,699.27

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