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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,515.17, 656,272.80 and 105,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,515.17, 656,272.80 and 105,091.17 is: 157,636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,515.17 : 656,272.80 = 105,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,515.17/656,272.80 = 105,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,515.17x = 656,272.80 × 105,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,515.17x = 68,968,476,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,968,476,391.18/437,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,636.77

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