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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,425.14, 158,114.88 and 33,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,425.14, 158,114.88 and 33,383.74 is: 50,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,425.14 : 158,114.88 = 33,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,425.14/158,114.88 = 33,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,425.14x = 158,114.88 × 33,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,425.14x = 5,278,466,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,466,044.05/105,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,068.38

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