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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,880.52, 356,834.22 and 104,822.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,880.52, 356,834.22 and 104,822.92 is: 157,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,880.52 : 356,834.22 = 104,822.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,880.52/356,834.22 = 104,822.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,880.52x = 356,834.22 × 104,822.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,880.52x = 37,404,404,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,404,896.32/237,880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,240.30

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