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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,052.30, 657,083.67 and 171,938.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,052.30, 657,083.67 and 171,938.14 is: 257,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,052.30 : 657,083.67 = 171,938.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,052.30/657,083.67 = 171,938.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,052.30x = 657,083.67 × 171,938.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,052.30x = 112,977,744,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,977,744,044.17/438,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,909.26

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