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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,353.60, 158,050.08 and 35,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,353.60, 158,050.08 and 35,233.28 is: 52,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,353.60 : 158,050.08 = 35,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,353.60/158,050.08 = 35,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,353.60x = 158,050.08 × 35,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,353.60x = 5,568,622,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,622,722.66/105,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,856.50

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