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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,949.06, 358,415.08 and 104,012.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,949.06, 358,415.08 and 104,012.91 is: 156,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,949.06 : 358,415.08 = 104,012.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,949.06/358,415.08 = 104,012.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,949.06x = 358,415.08 × 104,012.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,949.06x = 37,279,795,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279,795,198.65/238,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,015.66

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