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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,228.44, 157,865.99 and 30,342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,228.44, 157,865.99 and 30,342.75 is: 45,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,228.44 : 157,865.99 = 30,342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,228.44/157,865.99 = 30,342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,228.44x = 157,865.99 × 30,342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,228.44x = 4,790,088,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,088,268.07/105,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,520.85

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