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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,316.06, 657,539.81 and 153,956.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,316.06, 657,539.81 and 153,956.47 is: 230,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,316.06 : 657,539.81 = 153,956.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,316.06/657,539.81 = 153,956.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,316.06x = 657,539.81 × 153,956.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,316.06x = 101,232,508,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232,508,032.07/438,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,957.79

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