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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,536.62, 356,296.29 and 71,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,536.62, 356,296.29 and 71,320.30 is: 106,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,536.62 : 356,296.29 = 71,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,536.62/356,296.29 = 71,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,536.62x = 356,296.29 × 71,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,536.62x = 25,411,158,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,411,158,291.69/237,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,977.86

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