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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,575.29, 656,362.83 and 105,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,575.29, 656,362.83 and 105,151.29 is: 157,726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,575.29 : 656,362.83 = 105,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,575.29/656,362.83 = 105,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,575.29x = 656,362.83 × 105,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,575.29x = 69,017,398,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,017,398,282.55/437,575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,726.91

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