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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,110.60, 356,874.30 and 104,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,110.60, 356,874.30 and 104,849.40 is: 157,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,110.60 : 356,874.30 = 104,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,110.60/356,874.30 = 104,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,110.60x = 356,874.30 × 104,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,110.60x = 37,418,056,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418,056,230.42/238,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,145.70

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