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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,512.32, 356,259.84 and 71,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,512.32, 356,259.84 and 71,296 is: 106,941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,512.32 : 356,259.84 = 71,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,512.32/356,259.84 = 71,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,512.32x = 356,259.84 × 71,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,512.32x = 25,399,901,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,901,552.64/237,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,941.41

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