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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,999.40, 158,999.10 and 76,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,999.40, 158,999.10 and 76,623.40 is: 114,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,999.40 : 158,999.10 = 76,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,999.40/158,999.10 = 76,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,999.40x = 158,999.10 × 76,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,999.40x = 12,183,051,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183,051,638.94/105,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,935.10

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