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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,588.40, 656,382.60 and 105,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,588.40, 656,382.60 and 105,164.40 is: 157,746.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,588.40 : 656,382.60 = 105,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,588.40/656,382.60 = 105,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,588.40x = 656,382.60 × 105,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,588.40x = 69,028,082,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,028,082,299.44/437,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,746.60

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