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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,333.21, 157,967.69 and 55,386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,333.21, 157,967.69 and 55,386.21 is: 83,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,333.21 : 157,967.69 = 55,386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,333.21/157,967.69 = 55,386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,333.21x = 157,967.69 × 55,386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,333.21x = 8,749,231,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749,231,374.62/105,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,062.42

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