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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,875.98, 158,780.25 and 34,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,875.98, 158,780.25 and 34,782.12 is: 52,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,875.98 : 158,780.25 = 34,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,875.98/158,780.25 = 34,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,875.98x = 158,780.25 × 34,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,875.98x = 5,522,713,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,713,839.56/105,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,162.10

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