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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,241.44, 656,236 and 171,188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,241.44, 656,236 and 171,188.79 is: 256,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,241.44 : 656,236 = 171,188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,241.44/656,236 = 171,188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,241.44x = 656,236 × 171,188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,241.44x = 112,340,246,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,340,246,794.44/437,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,929.55

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