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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,254.23, 159,268.95 and 35,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,254.23, 159,268.95 and 35,158.50 is: 52,700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,254.23 : 159,268.95 = 35,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,254.23/159,268.95 = 35,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,254.23x = 159,268.95 × 35,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,254.23x = 5,599,657,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,657,378.58/106,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,700.56

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