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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,801.52, 656,702.46 and 105,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,801.52, 656,702.46 and 105,377.52 is: 158,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,801.52 : 656,702.46 = 105,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,801.52/656,702.46 = 105,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,801.52x = 656,702.46 × 105,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,801.52x = 69,201,676,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,201,676,612.70/437,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,066.32

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