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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,996.99, 357,088.95 and 104,783.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,996.99, 357,088.95 and 104,783.79 is: 157,216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,996.99 : 357,088.95 = 104,783.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,996.99/357,088.95 = 104,783.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,996.99x = 357,088.95 × 104,783.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,996.99x = 37,417,133,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,417,133,548.12/237,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,216.84

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