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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,044.21, 157,542.32 and 30,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,044.21, 157,542.32 and 30,163.76 is: 45,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,044.21 : 157,542.32 = 30,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,044.21/157,542.32 = 30,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,044.21x = 157,542.32 × 30,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,044.21x = 4,752,068,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,068,439.13/105,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,238.75

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