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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,259.30, 355,987.23 and 104,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,259.30, 355,987.23 and 104,070.82 is: 156,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,259.30 : 355,987.23 = 104,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,259.30/355,987.23 = 104,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,259.30x = 355,987.23 × 104,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,259.30x = 37,047,882,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,047,882,935.63/237,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,149.34

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