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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,738.02, 656,902.50 and 171,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,738.02, 656,902.50 and 171,465.52 is: 257,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,738.02 : 656,902.50 = 171,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,738.02/656,902.50 = 171,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,738.02x = 656,902.50 × 171,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,738.02x = 112,636,128,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,636,128,751.80/437,738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,314.02

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