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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,536.12, 356,295.54 and 71,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,536.12, 356,295.54 and 71,319.80 is: 106,977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,536.12 : 356,295.54 = 71,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,536.12/356,295.54 = 71,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,536.12x = 356,295.54 × 71,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,536.12x = 25,410,926,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,410,926,653.69/237,536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,977.11

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