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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,221.31, 656,935.23 and 171,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,221.31, 656,935.23 and 171,910.32 is: 257,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,221.31 : 656,935.23 = 171,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,221.31/656,935.23 = 171,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,221.31x = 656,935.23 × 171,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,221.31x = 112,933,942,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,933,942,822.74/438,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,709.84

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