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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,541.92, 356,414.40 and 104,520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,541.92, 356,414.40 and 104,520.48 is: 156,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,541.92 : 356,414.40 = 104,520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,541.92/356,414.40 = 104,520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,541.92x = 356,414.40 × 104,520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,541.92x = 37,252,604,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,252,604,166.91/237,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,825.39

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