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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,205.72, 157,750.20 and 35,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,205.72, 157,750.20 and 35,046.76 is: 52,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,205.72 : 157,750.20 = 35,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,205.72/157,750.20 = 35,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,205.72x = 157,750.20 × 35,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,205.72x = 5,528,633,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,633,399.35/105,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,550.69

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