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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,644.10, 356,466.42 and 71,432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,644.10, 356,466.42 and 71,432.10 is: 107,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,644.10 : 356,466.42 = 71,432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,644.10/356,466.42 = 71,432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,644.10x = 356,466.42 × 71,432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,644.10x = 25,463,144,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463,144,960.08/237,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,148.23

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