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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,743, 658,114.59 and 158,260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,743, 658,114.59 and 158,260.22 is: 237,390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,743 : 658,114.59 = 158,260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,743/658,114.59 = 158,260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,743x = 658,114.59 × 158,260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,743x = 104,153,359,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,153,359,798.61/438,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,390.36

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