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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,916.33, 356,967.89 and 104,703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,916.33, 356,967.89 and 104,703.14 is: 157,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,916.33 : 356,967.89 = 104,703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,916.33/356,967.89 = 104,703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,916.33x = 356,967.89 × 104,703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,916.33x = 37,375,658,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375,658,962.17/237,916.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,095.81

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