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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,313.87, 158,033.23 and 38,800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,313.87, 158,033.23 and 38,800.67 is: 58,224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,313.87 : 158,033.23 = 38,800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,313.87/158,033.23 = 38,800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,313.87x = 158,033.23 × 38,800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,313.87x = 6,131,795,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131,795,208.03/105,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,224.00

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