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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,541.72, 398,154.52 and 105,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,541.72, 398,154.52 and 105,531.08 is: 158,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,541.72 : 398,154.52 = 105,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,541.72/398,154.52 = 105,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,541.72x = 398,154.52 × 105,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,541.72x = 42,017,676,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017,676,502.48/265,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,233.80

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