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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,335.53, 355,957.94 and 71,123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,335.53, 355,957.94 and 71,123.53 is: 106,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,335.53 : 355,957.94 = 71,123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,335.53/355,957.94 = 71,123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,335.53x = 355,957.94 × 71,123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,335.53x = 25,316,984,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316,984,868.71/237,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,671.70

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