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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,916.89, 356,968.74 and 104,703.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,916.89, 356,968.74 and 104,703.71 is: 157,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,916.89 : 356,968.74 = 104,703.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,916.89/356,968.74 = 104,703.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,916.89x = 356,968.74 × 104,703.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,916.89x = 37,375,949,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375,949,647.18/237,916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,096.66

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