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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,050.58, 357,168.80 and 104,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,050.58, 357,168.80 and 104,837.22 is: 157,296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,050.58 : 357,168.80 = 104,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,050.58/357,168.80 = 104,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,050.58x = 357,168.80 × 104,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,050.58x = 37,444,584,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,584,062.74/238,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,296.76

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