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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,873.12, 356,926.05 and 104,736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,873.12, 356,926.05 and 104,736.66 is: 157,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,873.12 : 356,926.05 = 104,736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,873.12/356,926.05 = 104,736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,873.12x = 356,926.05 × 104,736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,873.12x = 37,383,242,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383,242,343.99/237,873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,156.23

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