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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,524.21, 657,786.34 and 106,100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,524.21, 657,786.34 and 106,100.21 is: 159,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,524.21 : 657,786.34 = 106,100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,524.21/657,786.34 = 106,100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,524.21x = 657,786.34 × 106,100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,524.21x = 69,791,268,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,791,268,809.13/438,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,150.32

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