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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,445.51, 158,170.10 and 38,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,445.51, 158,170.10 and 38,851.36 is: 58,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,445.51 : 158,170.10 = 38,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,445.51/158,170.10 = 38,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,445.51x = 158,170.10 × 38,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,445.51x = 6,145,123,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,123,496.34/105,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,277.72

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