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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,118.92, 355,865.12 and 104,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,118.92, 355,865.12 and 104,091 is: 156,218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,118.92 : 355,865.12 = 104,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,118.92/355,865.12 = 104,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,118.92x = 355,865.12 × 104,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,118.92x = 37,042,356,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042,356,205.92/237,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,218.48

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