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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,328.72, 356,115.88 and 104,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,328.72, 356,115.88 and 104,302.24 is: 156,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,328.72 : 356,115.88 = 104,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,328.72/356,115.88 = 104,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,328.72x = 356,115.88 × 104,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,328.72x = 37,143,683,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143,683,983.57/237,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,507.33

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