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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,412.20, 356,118.30 and 71,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,412.20, 356,118.30 and 71,200.20 is: 106,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,412.20 : 356,118.30 = 71,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,412.20/356,118.30 = 71,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,412.20x = 356,118.30 × 71,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,412.20x = 25,355,694,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,694,183.66/237,412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,800.30

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