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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,572.13, 656,358.20 and 105,148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,572.13, 656,358.20 and 105,148.13 is: 157,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,572.13 : 656,358.20 = 105,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,572.13/656,358.20 = 105,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,572.13x = 656,358.20 × 105,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,572.13x = 69,014,837,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,014,837,340.17/437,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,722.20

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