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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,537.12, 657,805.73 and 106,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,537.12, 657,805.73 and 106,113.12 is: 159,169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,537.12 : 657,805.73 = 106,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,537.12/657,805.73 = 106,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,537.12x = 657,805.73 × 106,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,537.12x = 69,801,817,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,801,817,833.61/438,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,169.69

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