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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,968.96, 357,006.24 and 71,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,968.96, 357,006.24 and 71,744.96 is: 107,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,968.96 : 357,006.24 = 71,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,968.96/357,006.24 = 71,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,968.96x = 357,006.24 × 71,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,968.96x = 25,613,398,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,613,398,408.55/237,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,633.36

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