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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,441.28, 398,015.04 and 105,355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,441.28, 398,015.04 and 105,355.04 is: 157,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,441.28 : 398,015.04 = 105,355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,441.28/398,015.04 = 105,355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,441.28x = 398,015.04 × 105,355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,441.28x = 41,932,890,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932,890,459.80/265,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,974.26

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