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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,258.75, 355,888.13 and 104,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,258.75, 355,888.13 and 104,140.16 is: 156,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,258.75 : 355,888.13 = 104,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,258.75/355,888.13 = 104,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,258.75x = 355,888.13 × 104,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,258.75x = 37,062,244,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062,244,500.16/237,258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,210.23

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