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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,766.37, 158,660.68 and 30,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,766.37, 158,660.68 and 30,886.72 is: 46,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,766.37 : 158,660.68 = 30,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,766.37/158,660.68 = 30,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,766.37x = 158,660.68 × 30,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,766.37x = 4,900,507,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,507,524.30/105,766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,333.33

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