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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,778.62, 158,671.71 and 35,658.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,778.62, 158,671.71 and 35,658.54 is: 53,489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,778.62 : 158,671.71 = 35,658.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,778.62/158,671.71 = 35,658.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,778.62x = 158,671.71 × 35,658.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,778.62x = 5,658,001,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,001,517.90/105,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,489.08

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