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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,271.46, 157,910.07 and 35,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,271.46, 157,910.07 and 35,148.26 is: 52,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,271.46 : 157,910.07 = 35,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,271.46/157,910.07 = 35,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,271.46x = 157,910.07 × 35,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,271.46x = 5,550,263,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,263,407.43/105,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,723.35

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