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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,419.91, 158,192.24 and 38,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,419.91, 158,192.24 and 38,906.36 is: 58,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,419.91 : 158,192.24 = 38,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,419.91/158,192.24 = 38,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,419.91x = 158,192.24 × 38,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,419.91x = 6,154,683,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,683,253.15/105,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,382.55

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