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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,456.40, 656,184.60 and 105,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,456.40, 656,184.60 and 105,032.40 is: 157,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,456.40 : 656,184.60 = 105,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,456.40/656,184.60 = 105,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,456.40x = 656,184.60 × 105,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,456.40x = 68,920,643,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,920,643,381.04/437,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,548.60

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