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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,263.79, 162,388.40 and 38,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,263.79, 162,388.40 and 38,133.99 is: 57,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,263.79 : 162,388.40 = 38,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,263.79/162,388.40 = 38,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,263.79x = 162,388.40 × 38,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,263.79x = 6,192,517,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192,517,431.05/108,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,198.42

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