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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,365.98, 657,428.31 and 150,173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,365.98, 657,428.31 and 150,173.38 is: 225,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,365.98 : 657,428.31 = 150,173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,365.98/657,428.31 = 150,173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,365.98x = 657,428.31 × 150,173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,365.98x = 98,728,231,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,728,231,420.39/438,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,218.73

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