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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,586.08, 656,378.96 and 105,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,586.08, 656,378.96 and 105,162.08 is: 157,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,586.08 : 656,378.96 = 105,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,586.08/656,378.96 = 105,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,586.08x = 656,378.96 × 105,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,586.08x = 69,026,176,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,026,176,701.84/437,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,743.08

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