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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,872.99, 158,776.02 and 34,783.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,872.99, 158,776.02 and 34,783.95 is: 52,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,872.99 : 158,776.02 = 34,783.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,872.99/158,776.02 = 34,783.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,872.99x = 158,776.02 × 34,783.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,872.99x = 5,522,857,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,857,140.88/105,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,164.93

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