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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,984.69, 357,070.49 and 104,771.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,984.69, 357,070.49 and 104,771.49 is: 157,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,984.69 : 357,070.49 = 104,771.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,984.69/357,070.49 = 104,771.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,984.69x = 357,070.49 × 104,771.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,984.69x = 37,410,807,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,410,807,272.33/237,984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,198.38

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