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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,260.49, 355,890.74 and 104,141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,260.49, 355,890.74 and 104,141.91 is: 156,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,260.49 : 355,890.74 = 104,141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,260.49/355,890.74 = 104,141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,260.49x = 355,890.74 × 104,141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,260.49x = 37,063,141,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063,141,414.91/237,260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,212.87

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