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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,055.56, 657,154.32 and 171,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,055.56, 657,154.32 and 171,671.64 is: 257,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,055.56 : 657,154.32 = 171,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,055.56/657,154.32 = 171,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,055.56x = 657,154.32 × 171,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,055.56x = 112,814,759,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,814,759,847.49/438,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,535.28

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