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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,112.88, 157,718.56 and 45,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,112.88, 157,718.56 and 45,940.88 is: 68,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,112.88 : 157,718.56 = 45,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,112.88/157,718.56 = 45,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,112.88x = 157,718.56 × 45,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,112.88x = 7,245,729,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,729,438.73/105,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,932.84

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