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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,311.26, 157,975.06 and 35,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,311.26, 157,975.06 and 35,190.82 is: 52,788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,311.26 : 157,975.06 = 35,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,311.26/157,975.06 = 35,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,311.26x = 157,975.06 × 35,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,311.26x = 5,559,271,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,271,900.95/105,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,788.96

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