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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,781.29, 356,826.51 and 102,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,781.29, 356,826.51 and 102,977.04 is: 154,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,781.29 : 356,826.51 = 102,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,781.29/356,826.51 = 102,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,781.29x = 356,826.51 × 102,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,781.29x = 36,744,937,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744,937,793.33/237,781.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,532.50

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