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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,238.44, 656,231.50 and 171,185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,238.44, 656,231.50 and 171,185.79 is: 256,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,238.44 : 656,231.50 = 171,185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,238.44/656,231.50 = 171,185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,238.44x = 656,231.50 × 171,185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,238.44x = 112,337,503,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,337,503,613.30/437,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,925.04

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