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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,921.57, 356,975.78 and 104,708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,921.57, 356,975.78 and 104,708.39 is: 157,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,921.57 : 356,975.78 = 104,708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,921.57/356,975.78 = 104,708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,921.57x = 356,975.78 × 104,708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,921.57x = 37,378,356,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,378,356,884.37/237,921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,103.69

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