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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,870.48, 358,227.24 and 105,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,870.48, 358,227.24 and 105,747.88 is: 158,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,870.48 : 358,227.24 = 105,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,870.48/358,227.24 = 105,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,870.48x = 358,227.24 × 105,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,870.48x = 37,881,771,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881,771,188.25/238,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,587.08

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