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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,990.43, 358,403.01 and 105,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,990.43, 358,403.01 and 105,963.72 is: 158,908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,990.43 : 358,403.01 = 105,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,990.43/358,403.01 = 105,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,990.43x = 358,403.01 × 105,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,990.43x = 37,977,716,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,716,198.80/238,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,908.94

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