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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,265.02, 157,898.78 and 29,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,265.02, 157,898.78 and 29,358.94 is: 44,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,265.02 : 157,898.78 = 29,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,265.02/157,898.78 = 29,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,265.02x = 157,898.78 × 29,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,265.02x = 4,635,740,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,740,661.30/105,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,038.76

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