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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,399.96, 356,174.82 and 104,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,399.96, 356,174.82 and 104,392.20 is: 156,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,399.96 : 356,174.82 = 104,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,399.96/356,174.82 = 104,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,399.96x = 356,174.82 × 104,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,399.96x = 37,181,873,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181,873,044.40/237,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,621.23

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