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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,926.98, 358,224.39 and 105,734.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,926.98, 358,224.39 and 105,734.57 is: 158,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,926.98 : 358,224.39 = 105,734.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,926.98/358,224.39 = 105,734.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,926.98x = 358,224.39 × 105,734.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,926.98x = 37,876,700,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,876,700,049.04/238,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,528.35

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