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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,605.61, 608,361.93 and 106,115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,605.61, 608,361.93 and 106,115.09 is: 159,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,605.61 : 608,361.93 = 106,115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,605.61/608,361.93 = 106,115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,605.61x = 608,361.93 × 106,115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,605.61x = 64,556,380,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556,380,954.52/405,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,160.47

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