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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,668.93, 158,512.62 and 26,783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,668.93, 158,512.62 and 26,783.16 is: 40,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,668.93 : 158,512.62 = 26,783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,668.93/158,512.62 = 26,783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,668.93x = 158,512.62 × 26,783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,668.93x = 4,245,468,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,468,294.17/105,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,177.07

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