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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,047.30, 657,076.17 and 171,933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,047.30, 657,076.17 and 171,933.14 is: 257,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,047.30 : 657,076.17 = 171,933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,047.30/657,076.17 = 171,933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,047.30x = 657,076.17 × 171,933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,047.30x = 112,973,169,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,973,169,127.27/438,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,901.76

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