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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,440.44, 158,223.02 and 38,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,440.44, 158,223.02 and 38,926.84 is: 58,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,440.44 : 158,223.02 = 38,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,440.44/158,223.02 = 38,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,440.44x = 158,223.02 × 38,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,440.44x = 6,159,122,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,122,183.86/105,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,413.28

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