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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,939.46, 356,961.99 and 71,715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,939.46, 356,961.99 and 71,715.46 is: 107,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,939.46 : 356,961.99 = 71,715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,939.46/356,961.99 = 71,715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,939.46x = 356,961.99 × 71,715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,939.46x = 25,599,693,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,693,315.37/237,939.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,589.10

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