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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,860.90, 158,708.18 and 72,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,860.90, 158,708.18 and 72,480 is: 108,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,860.90 : 158,708.18 = 72,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,860.90/158,708.18 = 72,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,860.90x = 158,708.18 × 72,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,860.90x = 11,503,168,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,503,168,886.40/105,860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,663.06

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