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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,083.76, 657,125.64 and 171,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,083.76, 657,125.64 and 171,969.60 is: 257,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,083.76 : 657,125.64 = 171,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,083.76/657,125.64 = 171,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,083.76x = 657,125.64 × 171,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,083.76x = 113,005,633,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,005,633,460.54/438,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,954.40

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