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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,565.40, 656,153.70 and 171,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,565.40, 656,153.70 and 171,237.40 is: 256,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,565.40 : 656,153.70 = 171,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,565.40/656,153.70 = 171,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,565.40x = 656,153.70 × 171,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,565.40x = 112,358,053,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,358,053,588.38/437,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,780.02

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