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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,198.97, 657,371.10 and 153,815.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,198.97, 657,371.10 and 153,815.73 is: 230,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,198.97 : 657,371.10 = 153,815.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,198.97/657,371.10 = 153,815.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,198.97x = 657,371.10 × 153,815.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,198.97x = 101,114,015,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,114,015,627.40/438,198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,749.09

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