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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,938.96, 357,001.89 and 104,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,938.96, 357,001.89 and 104,725.82 is: 157,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,938.96 : 357,001.89 = 104,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,938.96/357,001.89 = 104,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,938.96x = 357,001.89 × 104,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,938.96x = 37,387,316,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,387,316,564.30/237,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,129.86

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