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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,185, 159,277.50 and 32,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,185, 159,277.50 and 32,313 is: 48,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,185 : 159,277.50 = 32,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,185/159,277.50 = 32,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,185x = 159,277.50 × 32,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,185x = 5,146,733,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,733,857.50/106,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,469.50

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