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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,926.08, 656,889.12 and 105,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,926.08, 656,889.12 and 105,502.08 is: 158,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,926.08 : 656,889.12 = 105,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,926.08/656,889.12 = 105,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,926.08x = 656,889.12 × 105,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,926.08x = 69,303,168,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,303,168,489.37/437,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,253.12

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