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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,451.40, 656,177.10 and 105,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,451.40, 656,177.10 and 105,027.40 is: 157,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,451.40 : 656,177.10 = 105,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,451.40/656,177.10 = 105,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,451.40x = 656,177.10 × 105,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,451.40x = 68,916,574,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,916,574,752.54/437,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,541.10

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