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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,233.53, 656,040.87 and 153,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,233.53, 656,040.87 and 153,127.89 is: 229,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,233.53 : 656,040.87 = 153,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,233.53/656,040.87 = 153,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,233.53x = 656,040.87 × 153,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,233.53x = 100,458,154,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,458,154,176.86/437,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,758.58

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