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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,869.48, 358,225.74 and 105,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,869.48, 358,225.74 and 105,746.88 is: 158,585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,869.48 : 358,225.74 = 105,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,869.48/358,225.74 = 105,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,869.48x = 358,225.74 × 105,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,869.48x = 37,881,254,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881,254,340.69/238,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,585.58

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