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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,171.75, 657,257.63 and 105,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,171.75, 657,257.63 and 105,747.75 is: 158,621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,171.75 : 657,257.63 = 105,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,171.75/657,257.63 = 105,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,171.75x = 657,257.63 × 105,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,171.75x = 69,503,515,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,503,515,014.09/438,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,621.63

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