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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,249.22, 357,091.74 and 104,850.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,249.22, 357,091.74 and 104,850.72 is: 157,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,249.22 : 357,091.74 = 104,850.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,249.22/357,091.74 = 104,850.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,249.22x = 357,091.74 × 104,850.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,249.22x = 37,441,326,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,326,045.05/238,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,151.94

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