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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,259.49, 355,889.24 and 104,140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,259.49, 355,889.24 and 104,140.91 is: 156,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,259.49 : 355,889.24 = 104,140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,259.49/355,889.24 = 104,140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,259.49x = 355,889.24 × 104,140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,259.49x = 37,062,630,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062,630,462.88/237,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,211.37

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