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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,427.47, 656,141.16 and 105,003.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,427.47, 656,141.16 and 105,003.47 is: 157,505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,427.47 : 656,141.16 = 105,003.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,427.47/656,141.16 = 105,003.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,427.47x = 656,141.16 × 105,003.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,427.47x = 68,897,098,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897,098,609.83/437,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,505.19

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