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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,885.92, 358,207.98 and 105,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,885.92, 358,207.98 and 105,807 is: 158,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,885.92 : 358,207.98 = 105,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,885.92/358,207.98 = 105,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,885.92x = 358,207.98 × 105,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,885.92x = 37,900,911,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,900,911,739.86/238,885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,656.95

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