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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,238.94, 656,232.25 and 171,186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,238.94, 656,232.25 and 171,186.29 is: 256,925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,238.94 : 656,232.25 = 171,186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,238.94/656,232.25 = 171,186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,238.94x = 656,232.25 × 171,186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,238.94x = 112,337,960,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,337,960,118.76/437,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,925.79

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