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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,224.89, 656,027.94 and 153,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,224.89, 656,027.94 and 153,119.25 is: 229,745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,224.89 : 656,027.94 = 153,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,224.89/656,027.94 = 153,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,224.89x = 656,027.94 × 153,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,224.89x = 100,450,506,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,450,506,151.85/437,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,745.63

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