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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,721.62, 356,698.53 and 104,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,721.62, 356,698.53 and 104,585.25 is: 156,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,721.62 : 356,698.53 = 104,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,721.62/356,698.53 = 104,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,721.62x = 356,698.53 × 104,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,721.62x = 37,305,404,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,305,404,934.68/237,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,928.95

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