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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,415.20, 356,122.80 and 71,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,415.20, 356,122.80 and 71,203.20 is: 106,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,415.20 : 356,122.80 = 71,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,415.20/356,122.80 = 71,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,415.20x = 356,122.80 × 71,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,415.20x = 25,357,082,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,082,952.96/237,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,804.80

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