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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,972.13, 357,067.14 and 103,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,972.13, 357,067.14 and 103,077.44 is: 154,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,972.13 : 357,067.14 = 103,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,972.13/357,067.14 = 103,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,972.13x = 357,067.14 × 103,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,972.13x = 36,805,566,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805,566,699.32/237,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,663.35

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