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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,102.92, 357,028.02 and 104,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,102.92, 357,028.02 and 104,828.76 is: 157,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,102.92 : 357,028.02 = 104,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,102.92/357,028.02 = 104,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,102.92x = 357,028.02 × 104,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,102.92x = 37,426,804,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,804,621.86/238,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,187.51

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