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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,511.79, 357,641.87 and 105,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,511.79, 357,641.87 and 105,329.03 is: 157,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,511.79 : 357,641.87 = 105,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,511.79/357,641.87 = 105,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,511.79x = 357,641.87 × 105,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,511.79x = 37,670,068,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670,068,939.63/238,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,937.97

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