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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,941.48, 358,492.86 and 105,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,941.48, 358,492.86 and 105,803.40 is: 158,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,941.48 : 358,492.86 = 105,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,941.48/358,492.86 = 105,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,941.48x = 358,492.86 × 105,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,941.48x = 37,929,763,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929,763,463.72/238,941.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,740.81

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