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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,332.08, 157,998.28 and 42,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,332.08, 157,998.28 and 42,180.64 is: 63,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,332.08 : 157,998.28 = 42,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,332.08/157,998.28 = 42,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,332.08x = 157,998.28 × 42,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,332.08x = 6,664,468,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,468,569.30/105,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,271.02

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