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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,333.12, 157,966.80 and 35,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,333.12, 157,966.80 and 35,196 is: 52,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,333.12 : 157,966.80 = 35,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,333.12/157,966.80 = 35,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,333.12x = 157,966.80 × 35,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,333.12x = 5,559,799,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,799,492.80/105,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,783.01

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