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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,363.60, 158,045.40 and 101,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,363.60, 158,045.40 and 101,281.20 is: 151,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,363.60 : 158,045.40 = 101,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,363.60/158,045.40 = 101,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,363.60x = 158,045.40 × 101,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,363.60x = 16,007,027,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,027,766.48/105,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,921.80

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