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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,708.34, 356,677.84 and 104,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,708.34, 356,677.84 and 104,571.30 is: 156,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,708.34 : 356,677.84 = 104,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,708.34/356,677.84 = 104,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,708.34x = 356,677.84 × 104,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,708.34x = 37,298,265,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298,265,671.42/237,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,907.68

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