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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,349.08, 656,093.93 and 153,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,349.08, 656,093.93 and 153,033.28 is: 229,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,349.08 : 656,093.93 = 153,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,349.08/656,093.93 = 153,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,349.08x = 656,093.93 × 153,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,349.08x = 100,404,203,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,404,203,690.59/437,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,574.52

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