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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,351.54, 657,564.80 and 154,017.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,351.54, 657,564.80 and 154,017.38 is: 231,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,351.54 : 657,564.80 = 154,017.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,351.54/657,564.80 = 154,017.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,351.54x = 657,564.80 × 154,017.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,351.54x = 101,276,403,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,276,403,618.31/438,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,039.23

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