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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,134.76, 159,196.38 and 32,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,134.76, 159,196.38 and 32,257 is: 48,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,134.76 : 159,196.38 = 32,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,134.76/159,196.38 = 32,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,134.76x = 159,196.38 × 32,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,134.76x = 5,135,197,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,197,629.66/106,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,383.75

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