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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,918.89, 356,971.74 and 104,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,918.89, 356,971.74 and 104,705.71 is: 157,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,918.89 : 356,971.74 = 104,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,918.89/356,971.74 = 104,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,918.89x = 356,971.74 × 104,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,918.89x = 37,376,979,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376,979,486.64/237,918.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,099.67

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