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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,762.54, 356,515.02 and 104,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,762.54, 356,515.02 and 104,486.76 is: 156,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,762.54 : 356,515.02 = 104,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,762.54/356,515.02 = 104,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,762.54x = 356,515.02 × 104,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,762.54x = 37,251,099,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,099,331.14/237,762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,673.54

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