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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,917.82, 356,970.14 and 104,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,917.82, 356,970.14 and 104,704.64 is: 157,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,917.82 : 356,970.14 = 104,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,917.82/356,970.14 = 104,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,917.82x = 356,970.14 × 104,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,917.82x = 37,376,427,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376,427,691.08/237,917.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,098.06

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