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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,907.13, 356,860.69 and 71,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,907.13, 356,860.69 and 71,695.13 is: 107,542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,907.13 : 356,860.69 = 71,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,907.13/356,860.69 = 71,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,907.13x = 356,860.69 × 71,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,907.13x = 25,585,171,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,171,597.90/237,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,542.69

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