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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,521.18, 158,289.97 and 30,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,521.18, 158,289.97 and 30,642.54 is: 45,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,521.18 : 158,289.97 = 30,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,521.18/158,289.97 = 30,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,521.18x = 158,289.97 × 30,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,521.18x = 4,850,406,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,406,737.32/105,521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,966.19

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