Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,771, 658,156.50 and 106,347
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 438,771, 658,156.50 and 106,347 is: 159,520.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,771 : 658,156.50 = 106,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,771/658,156.50 = 106,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,771x = 658,156.50 × 106,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,771x = 69,992,969,305.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,992,969,305.50/438,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,520.50
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