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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048.30, 657,072.45 and 105,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048.30, 657,072.45 and 105,624.30 is: 158,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048.30 : 657,072.45 = 105,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048.30/657,072.45 = 105,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048.30x = 657,072.45 × 105,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048.30x = 69,402,817,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,402,817,580.54/438,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,436.45

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