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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,587.70, 656,381.55 and 105,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,587.70, 656,381.55 and 105,163.70 is: 157,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,587.70 : 656,381.55 = 105,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,587.70/656,381.55 = 105,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,587.70x = 656,381.55 × 105,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,587.70x = 69,027,512,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,027,512,409.74/437,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,745.55

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