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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,771 : 658,156.50 = 106,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,771/658,156.50 = 106,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,771x = 658,156.50 × 106,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,771x = 69,992,969,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,992,969,305.50/438,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,520.50

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