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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,317.26, 557,005.32 and 105,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,317.26, 557,005.32 and 105,079.44 is: 157,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,317.26 : 557,005.32 = 105,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,317.26/557,005.32 = 105,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,317.26x = 557,005.32 × 105,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,317.26x = 58,529,807,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,529,807,102.62/371,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,627.49

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