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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,327.63, 157,958.57 and 35,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,327.63, 157,958.57 and 35,190.54 is: 52,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,327.63 : 157,958.57 = 35,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,327.63/157,958.57 = 35,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,327.63x = 157,958.57 × 35,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,327.63x = 5,558,647,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,647,199.98/105,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,774.82

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