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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,315.56, 657,539.06 and 153,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,315.56, 657,539.06 and 153,955.97 is: 230,957.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,315.56 : 657,539.06 = 153,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,315.56/657,539.06 = 153,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,315.56x = 657,539.06 × 153,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,315.56x = 101,232,063,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232,063,795.19/438,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,957.04

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