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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,333.97, 398,164.12 and 105,381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,333.97, 398,164.12 and 105,381.92 is: 158,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,333.97 : 398,164.12 = 105,381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,333.97/398,164.12 = 105,381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,333.97x = 398,164.12 × 105,381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,333.97x = 41,959,297,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,959,297,713.34/265,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,137.68

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