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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,472.83, 158,209.88 and 43,143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,472.83, 158,209.88 and 43,143.33 is: 64,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,472.83 : 158,209.88 = 43,143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,472.83/158,209.88 = 43,143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,472.83x = 158,209.88 × 43,143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,472.83x = 6,825,700,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825,700,846.38/105,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,715.25

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