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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,525.19, 657,787.81 and 106,101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,525.19, 657,787.81 and 106,101.19 is: 159,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,525.19 : 657,787.81 = 106,101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,525.19/657,787.81 = 106,101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,525.19x = 657,787.81 × 106,101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,525.19x = 69,792,067,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,792,067,498.77/438,525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,151.79

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