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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,351.26, 157,993.94 and 35,214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,351.26, 157,993.94 and 35,214.17 is: 52,810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,351.26 : 157,993.94 = 35,214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,351.26/157,993.94 = 35,214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,351.26x = 157,993.94 × 35,214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,351.26x = 5,563,624,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,624,496.09/105,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,810.23

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