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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,108.03, 356,880.47 and 104,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,108.03, 356,880.47 and 104,709.24 is: 156,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,108.03 : 356,880.47 = 104,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,108.03/356,880.47 = 104,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,108.03x = 356,880.47 × 104,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,108.03x = 37,368,682,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,682,261.00/238,108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,940.04

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