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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,813.20, 158,460.60 and 105,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,813.20, 158,460.60 and 105,813.20 is: 158,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,813.20 : 158,460.60 = 105,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,813.20/158,460.60 = 105,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,813.20x = 158,460.60 × 105,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,813.20x = 16,767,223,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767,223,159.92/105,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,460.60

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