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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,530.17, 657,795.26 and 106,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,530.17, 657,795.26 and 106,106.17 is: 159,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,530.17 : 657,795.26 = 106,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,530.17/657,795.26 = 106,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,530.17x = 657,795.26 × 106,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,530.17x = 69,796,135,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,796,135,682.75/438,530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,159.26

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