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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,475.61, 656,268.15 and 171,201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,475.61, 656,268.15 and 171,201.74 is: 256,824.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,475.61 : 656,268.15 = 171,201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,475.61/656,268.15 = 171,201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,475.61x = 656,268.15 × 171,201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,475.61x = 112,354,249,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,354,249,186.58/437,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,824.03

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