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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,410.10, 356,115.15 and 71,198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,410.10, 356,115.15 and 71,198.10 is: 106,797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,410.10 : 356,115.15 = 71,198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,410.10/356,115.15 = 71,198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,410.10x = 356,115.15 × 71,198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,410.10x = 25,354,722,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354,722,061.22/237,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,797.15

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