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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,773.20, 658,023.60 and 158,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,773.20, 658,023.60 and 158,254 is: 237,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,773.20 : 658,023.60 = 158,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,773.20/658,023.60 = 158,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,773.20x = 658,023.60 × 158,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,773.20x = 104,134,866,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,134,866,794.40/438,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,331.88

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