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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,142.40, 656,727.60 and 171,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,142.40, 656,727.60 and 171,814.40 is: 257,531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,142.40 : 656,727.60 = 171,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,142.40/656,727.60 = 171,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,142.40x = 656,727.60 × 171,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,142.40x = 112,835,258,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,835,258,557.44/438,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,531.02

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