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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,994.38, 372,039.45 and 105,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,994.38, 372,039.45 and 105,837.58 is: 158,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,994.38 : 372,039.45 = 105,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,994.38/372,039.45 = 105,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,994.38x = 372,039.45 × 105,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,994.38x = 39,375,755,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,755,052.53/247,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,776.80

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