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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,425.94, 356,136.03 and 71,212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,425.94, 356,136.03 and 71,212.50 is: 106,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,425.94 : 356,136.03 = 71,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,425.94/356,136.03 = 71,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,425.94x = 356,136.03 × 71,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,425.94x = 25,361,337,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,337,036.38/237,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,817.89

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