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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,163.20, 657,244.80 and 171,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,163.20, 657,244.80 and 171,932.40 is: 257,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,163.20 : 657,244.80 = 171,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,163.20/657,244.80 = 171,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,163.20x = 657,244.80 × 171,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,163.20x = 113,001,675,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,001,675,851.52/438,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,898.60

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