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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,602.97, 608,357.99 and 106,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,602.97, 608,357.99 and 106,112.46 is: 159,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,602.97 : 608,357.99 = 106,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,602.97/608,357.99 = 106,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,602.97x = 608,357.99 × 106,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,602.97x = 64,554,362,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554,362,348.99/405,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,156.53

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