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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,972.46, 656,957.60 and 105,548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,972.46, 656,957.60 and 105,548.46 is: 158,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,972.46 : 656,957.60 = 105,548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,972.46/656,957.60 = 105,548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,972.46x = 656,957.60 × 105,548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,972.46x = 69,340,862,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,340,862,965.30/437,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,322.43

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