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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,139.70, 657,209.55 and 171,908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,139.70, 657,209.55 and 171,908.90 is: 257,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,139.70 : 657,209.55 = 171,908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,139.70/657,209.55 = 171,908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,139.70x = 657,209.55 × 171,908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,139.70x = 112,980,170,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,980,170,810.00/438,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,863.35

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