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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,337, 158,005.50 and 31,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,337, 158,005.50 and 31,465 is: 47,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,337 : 158,005.50 = 31,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,337/158,005.50 = 31,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,337x = 158,005.50 × 31,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,337x = 4,971,643,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,643,057.50/105,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,197.50

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