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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,493.92, 356,240.88 and 71,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,493.92, 356,240.88 and 71,282.08 is: 106,923.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,493.92 : 356,240.88 = 71,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,493.92/356,240.88 = 71,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,493.92x = 356,240.88 × 71,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,493.92x = 25,393,590,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393,590,907.43/237,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,923.12

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