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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,915.33, 356,966.39 and 104,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,915.33, 356,966.39 and 104,702.14 is: 157,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,915.33 : 356,966.39 = 104,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,915.33/356,966.39 = 104,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,915.33x = 356,966.39 × 104,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,915.33x = 37,375,143,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375,143,156.24/237,915.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,094.31

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