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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,391.60, 356,087.40 and 71,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,391.60, 356,087.40 and 71,179.60 is: 106,769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,391.60 : 356,087.40 = 71,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,391.60/356,087.40 = 71,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,391.60x = 356,087.40 × 71,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,391.60x = 25,346,158,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346,158,697.04/237,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,769.40

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