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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,976.33, 158,989.12 and 31,093.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,976.33, 158,989.12 and 31,093.45 is: 46,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,976.33 : 158,989.12 = 31,093.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,976.33/158,989.12 = 31,093.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,976.33x = 158,989.12 × 31,093.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,976.33x = 4,943,520,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,520,253.26/105,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,647.40

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