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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,687.66, 658,031.49 and 158,204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,687.66, 658,031.49 and 158,204.91 is: 237,307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,687.66 : 658,031.49 = 158,204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,687.66/658,031.49 = 158,204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,687.66x = 658,031.49 × 158,204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,687.66x = 104,103,812,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,103,812,652.62/438,687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,307.37

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