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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,644.28, 398,528.73 and 105,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,644.28, 398,528.73 and 105,729.90 is: 158,619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,644.28 : 398,528.73 = 105,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,644.28/398,528.73 = 105,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,644.28x = 398,528.73 × 105,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,644.28x = 42,136,400,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,400,248.73/265,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,619.64

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