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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,370.92, 158,023.50 and 35,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,370.92, 158,023.50 and 35,233.86 is: 52,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,370.92 : 158,023.50 = 35,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,370.92/158,023.50 = 35,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,370.92x = 158,023.50 × 35,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,370.92x = 5,567,777,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,777,875.71/105,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,839.80

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