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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,604.36, 608,360.05 and 106,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,604.36, 608,360.05 and 106,113.84 is: 159,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,604.36 : 608,360.05 = 106,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,604.36/608,360.05 = 106,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,604.36x = 608,360.05 × 106,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,604.36x = 64,555,421,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,555,421,008.09/405,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,158.60

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