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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,244.02, 657,366.03 and 105,820.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,244.02, 657,366.03 and 105,820.02 is: 158,730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,244.02 : 657,366.03 = 105,820.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,244.02/657,366.03 = 105,820.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,244.02x = 657,366.03 × 105,820.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,244.02x = 69,562,486,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562,486,441.92/438,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,730.03

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