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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,993.44, 357,083.51 and 104,780.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,993.44, 357,083.51 and 104,780.25 is: 157,211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,993.44 : 357,083.51 = 104,780.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,993.44/357,083.51 = 104,780.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,993.44x = 357,083.51 × 104,780.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,993.44x = 37,415,298,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415,298,924.78/237,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,211.47

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