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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,563.22, 353,202.13 and 105,708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,563.22, 353,202.13 and 105,708.21 is: 158,498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,563.22 : 353,202.13 = 105,708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,563.22/353,202.13 = 105,708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,563.22x = 353,202.13 × 105,708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,563.22x = 37,336,362,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336,362,635.94/235,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,498.27

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