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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,131.32, 355,819.68 and 104,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,131.32, 355,819.68 and 104,105.02 is: 156,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,131.32 : 355,819.68 = 104,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,131.32/355,819.68 = 104,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,131.32x = 355,819.68 × 104,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,131.32x = 37,042,614,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042,614,902.79/237,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,211.40

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