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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,170.92, 159,279.44 and 32,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,170.92, 159,279.44 and 32,297 is: 48,452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,170.92 : 159,279.44 = 32,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,170.92/159,279.44 = 32,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,170.92x = 159,279.44 × 32,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,170.92x = 5,144,248,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,248,073.68/106,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,452.51

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