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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,605.86, 608,362.30 and 106,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,605.86, 608,362.30 and 106,115.34 is: 159,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,605.86 : 608,362.30 = 106,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,605.86/608,362.30 = 106,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,605.86x = 608,362.30 × 106,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,605.86x = 64,556,572,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556,572,307.68/405,605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,160.85

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