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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,171.92, 607,758.32 and 105,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,171.92, 607,758.32 and 105,652.24 is: 158,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,171.92 : 607,758.32 = 105,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,171.92/607,758.32 = 105,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,171.92x = 607,758.32 × 105,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,171.92x = 64,211,027,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,211,027,886.64/405,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,478.47

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