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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,778.52, 656,667.90 and 105,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,778.52, 656,667.90 and 105,354.52 is: 158,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,778.52 : 656,667.90 = 105,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,778.52/656,667.90 = 105,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,778.52x = 656,667.90 × 105,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,778.52x = 69,182,931,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,182,931,403.91/437,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,031.81

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