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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,557.88, 635,185.08 and 153,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,557.88, 635,185.08 and 153,617.82 is: 230,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,557.88 : 635,185.08 = 153,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,557.88/635,185.08 = 153,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,557.88x = 635,185.08 × 153,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,557.88x = 97,575,747,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,575,747,286.13/423,557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,371.70

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