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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,926.97, 358,224.38 and 105,734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,926.97, 358,224.38 and 105,734.58 is: 158,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,926.97 : 358,224.38 = 105,734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,926.97/358,224.38 = 105,734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,926.97x = 358,224.38 × 105,734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,926.97x = 37,876,702,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,876,702,889.55/238,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,528.37

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