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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,905.80, 158,858.70 and 88,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,905.80, 158,858.70 and 88,409.80 is: 132,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,905.80 : 158,858.70 = 88,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,905.80/158,858.70 = 88,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,905.80x = 158,858.70 × 88,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,905.80x = 14,044,665,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,665,895.26/105,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,614.70

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