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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,236.73, 157,849.97 and 38,671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,236.73, 157,849.97 and 38,671.74 is: 58,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,236.73 : 157,849.97 = 38,671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,236.73/157,849.97 = 38,671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,236.73x = 157,849.97 × 38,671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,236.73x = 6,104,332,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,104,332,805.49/105,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,005.72

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