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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,711.78, 158,533.81 and 34,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,711.78, 158,533.81 and 34,615.14 is: 51,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,711.78 : 158,533.81 = 34,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,711.78/158,533.81 = 34,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,711.78x = 158,533.81 × 34,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,711.78x = 5,487,670,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,670,127.13/105,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,911.62

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