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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,940.46, 356,963.49 and 71,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,940.46, 356,963.49 and 71,716.46 is: 107,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,940.46 : 356,963.49 = 71,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,940.46/356,963.49 = 71,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,940.46x = 356,963.49 × 71,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,940.46x = 25,600,157,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,157,852.05/237,940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,590.60

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