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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,638.94, 300,638.52 and 105,865.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,638.94, 300,638.52 and 105,865.29 is: 158,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,638.94 : 300,638.52 = 105,865.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,638.94/300,638.52 = 105,865.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,638.94x = 300,638.52 × 105,865.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,638.94x = 31,827,184,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827,184,104.97/200,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,629.15

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