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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,413.20, 356,119.80 and 71,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,413.20, 356,119.80 and 71,201.20 is: 106,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,413.20 : 356,119.80 = 71,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,413.20/356,119.80 = 71,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,413.20x = 356,119.80 × 71,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,413.20x = 25,356,157,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,157,103.76/237,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,801.80

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