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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,939.96, 356,962.74 and 71,715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,939.96, 356,962.74 and 71,715.96 is: 107,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,939.96 : 356,962.74 = 71,715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,939.96/356,962.74 = 71,715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,939.96x = 356,962.74 × 71,715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,939.96x = 25,599,925,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,925,583.33/237,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,589.85

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