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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,450.66, 158,238.36 and 38,937.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,450.66, 158,238.36 and 38,937.78 is: 58,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,450.66 : 158,238.36 = 38,937.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,450.66/158,238.36 = 38,937.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,450.66x = 158,238.36 × 38,937.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,450.66x = 6,161,450,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,450,449.24/105,450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,429.70

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