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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,389.76, 356,145.12 and 104,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,389.76, 356,145.12 and 104,299.20 is: 156,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,389.76 : 356,145.12 = 104,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,389.76/356,145.12 = 104,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,389.76x = 356,145.12 × 104,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,389.76x = 37,145,651,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145,651,099.90/237,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,475.37

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