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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,452.89, 158,199.39 and 38,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,452.89, 158,199.39 and 38,898.24 is: 58,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,452.89 : 158,199.39 = 38,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,452.89/158,199.39 = 38,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,452.89x = 158,199.39 × 38,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,452.89x = 6,153,677,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,677,840.07/105,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,354.76

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