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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,052.30, 657,078.45 and 105,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,052.30, 657,078.45 and 105,628.30 is: 158,442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,052.30 : 657,078.45 = 105,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,052.30/657,078.45 = 105,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,052.30x = 657,078.45 × 105,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,052.30x = 69,406,079,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,406,079,640.14/438,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,442.45

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