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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,498.12, 356,208.91 and 104,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,498.12, 356,208.91 and 104,353.56 is: 156,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,498.12 : 356,208.91 = 104,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,498.12/356,208.91 = 104,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,498.12x = 356,208.91 × 104,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,498.12x = 37,171,667,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,667,601.34/237,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,513.52

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