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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,580.06, 357,851.44 and 105,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,580.06, 357,851.44 and 105,464.66 is: 158,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,580.06 : 357,851.44 = 105,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,580.06/357,851.44 = 105,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,580.06x = 357,851.44 × 105,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,580.06x = 37,740,680,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,740,680,450.11/238,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,188.75

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