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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,266.69, 157,893.55 and 35,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,266.69, 157,893.55 and 35,140.13 is: 52,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,266.69 : 157,893.55 = 35,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,266.69/157,893.55 = 35,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,266.69x = 157,893.55 × 35,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,266.69x = 5,548,399,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,399,873.16/105,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,708.03

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