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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,290, 158,012.92 and 49,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,290, 158,012.92 and 49,886.16 is: 74,866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,290 : 158,012.92 = 49,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,290/158,012.92 = 49,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,290x = 158,012.92 × 49,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,290x = 7,882,657,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882,657,809.19/105,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,866.16

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