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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,451.70, 656,177.50 and 105,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,451.70, 656,177.50 and 105,027.70 is: 157,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,451.70 : 656,177.50 = 105,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,451.70/656,177.50 = 105,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,451.70x = 656,177.50 × 105,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,451.70x = 68,916,813,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,916,813,616.75/437,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,541.54

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