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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,991.43, 358,404.51 and 105,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,991.43, 358,404.51 and 105,964.72 is: 158,910.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,991.43 : 358,404.51 = 105,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,991.43/358,404.51 = 105,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,991.43x = 358,404.51 × 105,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,991.43x = 37,978,233,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978,233,548.89/238,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,910.44

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