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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,983.69, 357,068.99 and 104,770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,983.69, 357,068.99 and 104,770.49 is: 157,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,983.69 : 357,068.99 = 104,770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,983.69/357,068.99 = 104,770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,983.69x = 357,068.99 × 104,770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,983.69x = 37,410,290,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,410,290,736.91/237,983.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,196.87

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