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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,536.60, 656,377.80 and 171,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,536.60, 656,377.80 and 171,305.80 is: 256,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,536.60 : 656,377.80 = 171,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,536.60/656,377.80 = 171,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,536.60x = 656,377.80 × 171,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,536.60x = 112,441,324,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,441,324,131.24/437,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,987.24

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