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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.60, 356,124.90 and 71,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.60, 356,124.90 and 71,204.60 is: 106,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.60 : 356,124.90 = 71,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.60/356,124.90 = 71,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.60x = 356,124.90 × 71,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.60x = 25,357,731,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,731,054.54/237,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,806.90

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