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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,215.13, 657,395.36 and 153,831.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,215.13, 657,395.36 and 153,831.93 is: 230,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,215.13 : 657,395.36 = 153,831.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,215.13/657,395.36 = 153,831.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,215.13x = 657,395.36 × 153,831.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,215.13x = 101,128,397,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,128,397,001.85/438,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,773.40

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