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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,563.54, 158,230.15 and 38,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,563.54, 158,230.15 and 38,947.52 is: 58,378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,563.54 : 158,230.15 = 38,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,563.54/158,230.15 = 38,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,563.54x = 158,230.15 × 38,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,563.54x = 6,162,671,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,671,931.73/105,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,378.79

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