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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.70, 356,125.05 and 71,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.70, 356,125.05 and 71,204.70 is: 106,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.70 : 356,125.05 = 71,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.70/356,125.05 = 71,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.70x = 356,125.05 × 71,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.70x = 25,357,777,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,777,347.74/237,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,807.05

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