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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,906.16, 356,975.52 and 104,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,906.16, 356,975.52 and 104,769.76 is: 157,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,906.16 : 356,975.52 = 104,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,906.16/356,975.52 = 104,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,906.16x = 356,975.52 × 104,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,906.16x = 37,400,239,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,239,556.28/237,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,205.85

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