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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,309.57, 356,038.88 and 104,301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,309.57, 356,038.88 and 104,301.63 is: 156,485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,309.57 : 356,038.88 = 104,301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,309.57/356,038.88 = 104,301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,309.57x = 356,038.88 × 104,301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,309.57x = 37,135,435,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135,435,005.87/237,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,485.20

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