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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,201.99, 657,340.61 and 153,868.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,201.99, 657,340.61 and 153,868.09 is: 230,815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,201.99 : 657,340.61 = 153,868.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,201.99/657,340.61 = 153,868.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,201.99x = 657,340.61 × 153,868.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,201.99x = 101,143,746,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,143,746,490.44/438,201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,815.35

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