Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,476.16, 356,214.24 and 106,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 237,476.16, 356,214.24 and 106,056 is: 159,084
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,476.16 : 356,214.24 = 106,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,476.16/356,214.24 = 106,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,476.16x = 356,214.24 × 106,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,476.16x = 37,778,657,437.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,778,657,437.44/237,476.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,084
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