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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,993.38, 372,037.95 and 105,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,993.38, 372,037.95 and 105,836.58 is: 158,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,993.38 : 372,037.95 = 105,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,993.38/372,037.95 = 105,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,993.38x = 372,037.95 × 105,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,993.38x = 39,375,224,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,224,258.21/247,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,775.30

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