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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,780.52, 656,670.90 and 105,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,780.52, 656,670.90 and 105,356.52 is: 158,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,780.52 : 656,670.90 = 105,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,780.52/656,670.90 = 105,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,780.52x = 656,670.90 × 105,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,780.52x = 69,184,560,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,184,560,809.27/437,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,034.81

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