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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,426.94, 356,137.53 and 71,213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,426.94, 356,137.53 and 71,213.50 is: 106,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,426.94 : 356,137.53 = 71,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,426.94/356,137.53 = 71,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,426.94x = 356,137.53 × 71,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,426.94x = 25,361,799,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,799,992.66/237,426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,819.39

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