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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,936.88, 356,998.77 and 104,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,936.88, 356,998.77 and 104,723.74 is: 157,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,936.88 : 356,998.77 = 104,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,936.88/356,998.77 = 104,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,936.88x = 356,998.77 × 104,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,936.88x = 37,386,247,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386,247,262.30/237,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,126.75

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