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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,734.07, 658,101.29 and 158,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,734.07, 658,101.29 and 158,251.32 is: 237,377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,734.07 : 658,101.29 = 158,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,734.07/658,101.29 = 158,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,734.07x = 658,101.29 × 158,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,734.07x = 104,145,397,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145,397,044.95/438,734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,377.04

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