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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,067.36, 657,106.26 and 171,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,067.36, 657,106.26 and 171,953.20 is: 257,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,067.36 : 657,106.26 = 171,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,067.36/657,106.26 = 171,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,067.36x = 657,106.26 × 171,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,067.36x = 112,991,524,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,991,524,147.03/438,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,931.85

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