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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,535.40, 656,108.70 and 171,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,535.40, 656,108.70 and 171,207.40 is: 256,735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,535.40 : 656,108.70 = 171,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,535.40/656,108.70 = 171,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,535.40x = 656,108.70 × 171,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,535.40x = 112,330,664,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,330,664,644.38/437,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,735.03

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