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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,227.89, 656,032.44 and 153,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,227.89, 656,032.44 and 153,122.25 is: 229,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,227.89 : 656,032.44 = 153,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,227.89/656,032.44 = 153,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,227.89x = 656,032.44 × 153,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,227.89x = 100,453,163,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,453,163,285.79/437,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,750.13

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