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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,424.60, 356,136.90 and 71,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,424.60, 356,136.90 and 71,212.60 is: 106,818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,424.60 : 356,136.90 = 71,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,424.60/356,136.90 = 71,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,424.60x = 356,136.90 × 71,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,424.60x = 25,361,434,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,434,604.94/237,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,818.90

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