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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.48, 356,262.30 and 104,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.48, 356,262.30 and 104,499.72 is: 156,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.48 : 356,262.30 = 104,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.48/356,262.30 = 104,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.48x = 356,262.30 × 104,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.48x = 37,229,310,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,310,596.56/237,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,595.77

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