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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,979.94, 357,063.36 and 104,766.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,979.94, 357,063.36 and 104,766.73 is: 157,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,979.94 : 357,063.36 = 104,766.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,979.94/357,063.36 = 104,766.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,979.94x = 357,063.36 × 104,766.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,979.94x = 37,408,359,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408,359,344.48/237,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,191.23

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