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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,994.58, 158,991.50 and 100,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,994.58, 158,991.50 and 100,673.20 is: 151,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,994.58 : 158,991.50 = 100,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,994.58/158,991.50 = 100,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,994.58x = 158,991.50 × 100,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,994.58x = 16,006,182,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,182,932.00/105,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,009.44

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