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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,657.81, 635,486.36 and 108,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,657.81, 635,486.36 and 108,114.72 is: 162,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,657.81 : 635,486.36 = 108,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,657.81/635,486.36 = 108,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,657.81x = 635,486.36 × 108,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,657.81x = 68,705,429,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705,429,334.65/423,657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,171.99

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