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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,226.36, 357,244.16 and 105,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,226.36, 357,244.16 and 105,011.94 is: 157,475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,226.36 : 357,244.16 = 105,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,226.36/357,244.16 = 105,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,226.36x = 357,244.16 × 105,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,226.36x = 37,514,902,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514,902,295.27/238,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,475.87

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