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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,049.62, 355,761.26 and 104,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,049.62, 355,761.26 and 104,021.70 is: 156,114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,049.62 : 355,761.26 = 104,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,049.62/355,761.26 = 104,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,049.62x = 355,761.26 × 104,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,049.62x = 37,006,890,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,006,890,539.23/237,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,114.53

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