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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,950.90, 357,042.53 and 104,814.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,950.90, 357,042.53 and 104,814.54 is: 157,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,950.90 : 357,042.53 = 104,814.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,950.90/357,042.53 = 104,814.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,950.90x = 357,042.53 × 104,814.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,950.90x = 37,423,248,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423,248,804.42/237,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,272.99

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