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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,056.06, 657,155.07 and 171,672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,056.06, 657,155.07 and 171,672.14 is: 257,536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,056.06 : 657,155.07 = 171,672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,056.06/657,155.07 = 171,672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,056.06x = 657,155.07 × 171,672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,056.06x = 112,815,217,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,815,217,178.75/438,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,536.03

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