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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,749.16, 657,987.64 and 158,229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,749.16, 657,987.64 and 158,229.96 is: 237,295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,749.16 : 657,987.64 = 158,229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,749.16/657,987.64 = 158,229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,749.16x = 657,987.64 × 158,229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,749.16x = 104,113,357,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,113,357,957.69/438,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,295.86

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