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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,997.66, 158,676.99 and 105,696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,997.66, 158,676.99 and 105,696.25 is: 145,842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,997.66 : 158,676.99 = 105,696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,997.66/158,676.99 = 105,696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,997.66x = 158,676.99 × 105,696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,997.66x = 16,771,562,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,562,804.29/114,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,842.64

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