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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,412.60, 356,118.90 and 71,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,412.60, 356,118.90 and 71,200.60 is: 106,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,412.60 : 356,118.90 = 71,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,412.60/356,118.90 = 71,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,412.60x = 356,118.90 × 71,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,412.60x = 25,355,879,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,879,351.34/237,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,800.90

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