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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,741.97, 658,113.09 and 158,259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,741.97, 658,113.09 and 158,259.22 is: 237,388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,741.97 : 658,113.09 = 158,259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,741.97/658,113.09 = 158,259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,741.97x = 658,113.09 × 158,259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,741.97x = 104,152,464,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,152,464,295.19/438,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,388.88

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