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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,798.52, 656,697.96 and 105,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,798.52, 656,697.96 and 105,374.52 is: 158,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,798.52 : 656,697.96 = 105,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,798.52/656,697.96 = 105,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,798.52x = 656,697.96 × 105,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,798.52x = 69,199,232,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,199,232,319.98/437,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,061.82

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