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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,930.57, 356,989.28 and 104,717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,930.57, 356,989.28 and 104,717.39 is: 157,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,930.57 : 356,989.28 = 104,717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,930.57/356,989.28 = 104,717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,930.57x = 356,989.28 × 104,717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,930.57x = 37,382,983,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382,983,351.05/237,930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,117.19

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