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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,582.56, 357,797.28 and 105,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,582.56, 357,797.28 and 105,459.84 is: 158,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,582.56 : 357,797.28 = 105,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,582.56/357,797.28 = 105,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,582.56x = 357,797.28 × 105,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,582.56x = 37,733,243,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733,243,901.24/238,582.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,155.92

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