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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,451.97, 158,192.98 and 38,886.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,451.97, 158,192.98 and 38,886.93 is: 58,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,451.97 : 158,192.98 = 38,886.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,451.97/158,192.98 = 38,886.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,451.97x = 158,192.98 × 38,886.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,451.97x = 6,151,639,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,639,242.53/105,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,335.94

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