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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,339.68, 608,009.31 and 105,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,339.68, 608,009.31 and 105,817.68 is: 158,726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,339.68 : 608,009.31 = 105,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,339.68/608,009.31 = 105,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,339.68x = 608,009.31 × 105,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,339.68x = 64,338,134,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,338,134,602.60/405,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,726.47

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