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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,641, 630,962.85 and 105,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,641, 630,962.85 and 105,097.94 is: 157,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,641 : 630,962.85 = 105,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,641/630,962.85 = 105,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,641x = 630,962.85 × 105,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,641x = 66,312,895,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,312,895,751.53/420,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,647.25

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