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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,373.46, 157,986.27 and 38,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,373.46, 157,986.27 and 38,805.06 is: 58,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,373.46 : 157,986.27 = 38,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,373.46/157,986.27 = 38,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,373.46x = 157,986.27 × 38,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,373.46x = 6,130,666,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,666,686.53/105,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,180.37

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