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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.48, 356,253.30 and 104,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.48, 356,253.30 and 104,493.72 is: 156,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.48 : 356,253.30 = 104,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.48/356,253.30 = 104,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.48x = 356,253.30 × 104,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.48x = 37,226,232,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226,232,579.28/237,735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,586.78

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