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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,689.48, 658,034.20 and 158,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,689.48, 658,034.20 and 158,206.72 is: 237,310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,689.48 : 658,034.20 = 158,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,689.48/658,034.20 = 158,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,689.48x = 658,034.20 × 158,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,689.48x = 104,105,432,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,105,432,429.82/438,689.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,310.07

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