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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,474.58, 158,212.50 and 43,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,474.58, 158,212.50 and 43,145.08 is: 64,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,474.58 : 158,212.50 = 43,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,474.58/158,212.50 = 43,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,474.58x = 158,212.50 × 43,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,474.58x = 6,826,090,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826,090,969.50/105,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,717.88

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