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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,740.97, 658,111.59 and 158,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,740.97, 658,111.59 and 158,258.22 is: 237,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,740.97 : 658,111.59 = 158,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,740.97/658,111.59 = 158,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,740.97x = 658,111.59 × 158,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,740.97x = 104,151,568,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,151,568,794.77/438,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,387.38

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