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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,664.51, 158,497.40 and 26,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,664.51, 158,497.40 and 26,778.97 is: 40,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,664.51 : 158,497.40 = 26,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,664.51/158,497.40 = 26,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,664.51x = 158,497.40 × 26,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,664.51x = 4,244,397,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,397,119.68/105,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,168.62

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