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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,779.52, 656,669.40 and 105,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,779.52, 656,669.40 and 105,355.52 is: 158,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,779.52 : 656,669.40 = 105,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,779.52/656,669.40 = 105,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,779.52x = 656,669.40 × 105,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,779.52x = 69,183,746,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183,746,105.09/437,779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,033.31

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