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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,989.68, 358,401.89 and 105,962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,989.68, 358,401.89 and 105,962.97 is: 158,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,989.68 : 358,401.89 = 105,962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,989.68/358,401.89 = 105,962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,989.68x = 358,401.89 × 105,962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,989.68x = 37,977,328,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,328,718.01/238,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,907.82

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