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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,718.48, 658,077.84 and 158,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,718.48, 658,077.84 and 158,235.72 is: 237,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,718.48 : 658,077.84 = 158,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,718.48/658,077.84 = 158,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,718.48x = 658,077.84 × 158,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,718.48x = 104,131,420,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,131,420,828.45/438,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,353.62

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