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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,318.06, 657,542.81 and 153,958.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,318.06, 657,542.81 and 153,958.47 is: 230,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,318.06 : 657,542.81 = 153,958.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,318.06/657,542.81 = 153,958.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,318.06x = 657,542.81 × 153,958.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,318.06x = 101,234,284,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,234,284,987.10/438,318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,960.79

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