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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,558.70, 656,338.05 and 105,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,558.70, 656,338.05 and 105,134.70 is: 157,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,558.70 : 656,338.05 = 105,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,558.70/656,338.05 = 105,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,558.70x = 656,338.05 × 105,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,558.70x = 69,003,903,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,003,903,985.34/437,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,702.05

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