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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,887.98, 657,126.77 and 153,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,887.98, 657,126.77 and 153,581.18 is: 230,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,887.98 : 657,126.77 = 153,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,887.98/657,126.77 = 153,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,887.98x = 657,126.77 × 153,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,887.98x = 100,922,300,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,922,300,692.65/437,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,475.16

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