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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,908.13, 356,862.19 and 71,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,908.13, 356,862.19 and 71,696.13 is: 107,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,908.13 : 356,862.19 = 71,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,908.13/356,862.19 = 71,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,908.13x = 356,862.19 × 71,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,908.13x = 25,585,637,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,637,966.32/237,908.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,544.19

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