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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,230.02, 656,035.62 and 153,124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,230.02, 656,035.62 and 153,124.38 is: 229,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,230.02 : 656,035.62 = 153,124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,230.02/656,035.62 = 153,124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,230.02x = 656,035.62 × 153,124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,230.02x = 100,455,047,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,455,047,570.42/437,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,753.32

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