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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,794.80, 658,121.80 and 158,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,794.80, 658,121.80 and 158,167.60 is: 237,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,794.80 : 658,121.80 = 158,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,794.80/658,121.80 = 158,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,794.80x = 658,121.80 × 158,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,794.80x = 104,093,545,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,093,545,613.68/438,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,226.02

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