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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,122.22, 157,729.52 and 55,190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,122.22, 157,729.52 and 55,190.71 is: 82,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,122.22 : 157,729.52 = 55,190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,122.22/157,729.52 = 55,190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,122.22x = 157,729.52 × 55,190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,122.22x = 8,705,204,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,204,196.76/105,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,810.32

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