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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,553.70, 656,330.55 and 105,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,553.70, 656,330.55 and 105,129.70 is: 157,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,553.70 : 656,330.55 = 105,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,553.70/656,330.55 = 105,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,553.70x = 656,330.55 × 105,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,553.70x = 68,999,833,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,999,833,822.34/437,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,694.55

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