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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,858.79, 171,161.82 and 105,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,858.79, 171,161.82 and 105,638.10 is: 158,803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,858.79 : 171,161.82 = 105,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,858.79/171,161.82 = 105,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,858.79x = 171,161.82 × 105,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,858.79x = 18,081,209,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,209,457.34/113,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,803.81

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