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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,766.50, 658,149.75 and 106,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,766.50, 658,149.75 and 106,342.50 is: 159,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,766.50 : 658,149.75 = 106,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,766.50/658,149.75 = 106,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,766.50x = 658,149.75 × 106,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,766.50x = 69,989,289,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,989,289,789.38/438,766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,513.75

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