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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,536.15, 356,304.49 and 71,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,536.15, 356,304.49 and 71,324.15 is: 106,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,536.15 : 356,304.49 = 71,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,536.15/356,304.49 = 71,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,536.15x = 356,304.49 × 71,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,536.15x = 25,413,112,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413,112,930.60/237,536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,986.30

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