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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.44, 357,085.01 and 104,781.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.44, 357,085.01 and 104,781.25 is: 157,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.44 : 357,085.01 = 104,781.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.44/357,085.01 = 104,781.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.44x = 357,085.01 × 104,781.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.44x = 37,415,813,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415,813,704.06/237,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,212.97

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