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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,566.28, 158,327.52 and 38,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,566.28, 158,327.52 and 38,960.88 is: 58,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,566.28 : 158,327.52 = 38,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,566.28/158,327.52 = 38,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,566.28x = 158,327.52 × 38,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,566.28x = 6,168,579,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,579,507.42/105,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,433.24

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