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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,328.92, 656,184.75 and 153,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,328.92, 656,184.75 and 153,223.95 is: 229,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,328.92 : 656,184.75 = 153,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,328.92/656,184.75 = 153,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,328.92x = 656,184.75 × 153,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,328.92x = 100,543,221,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,543,221,210.87/437,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,902.98

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