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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,098.92, 657,149.10 and 105,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,098.92, 657,149.10 and 105,674.92 is: 158,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,098.92 : 657,149.10 = 105,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,098.92/657,149.10 = 105,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,098.92x = 657,149.10 × 105,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,098.92x = 69,444,178,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,444,178,570.57/438,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,512.55

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