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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,231.72, 355,968.26 and 104,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,231.72, 355,968.26 and 104,077.44 is: 156,169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,231.72 : 355,968.26 = 104,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,231.72/355,968.26 = 104,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,231.72x = 355,968.26 × 104,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,231.72x = 37,048,265,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048,265,222.05/237,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,169.10

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