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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,371.14, 657,319.78 and 153,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,371.14, 657,319.78 and 153,988.24 is: 230,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,371.14 : 657,319.78 = 153,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,371.14/657,319.78 = 153,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,371.14x = 657,319.78 × 153,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,371.14x = 101,219,516,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,219,516,039.39/438,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,899.13

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