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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,388.54, 158,050.90 and 55,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,388.54, 158,050.90 and 55,441.09 is: 83,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,388.54 : 158,050.90 = 55,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,388.54/158,050.90 = 55,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,388.54x = 158,050.90 × 55,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,388.54x = 8,762,514,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,514,171.48/105,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,144.85

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