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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,255.12, 157,884 and 35,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,255.12, 157,884 and 35,134.44 is: 52,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,255.12 : 157,884 = 35,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,255.12/157,884 = 35,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,255.12x = 157,884 × 35,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,255.12x = 5,547,165,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,165,924.96/105,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,702.10

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