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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,812.64, 658,082.88 and 158,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,812.64, 658,082.88 and 158,293.44 is: 237,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,812.64 : 658,082.88 = 158,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,812.64/658,082.88 = 158,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,812.64x = 658,082.88 × 158,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,812.64x = 104,170,202,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,170,202,880.31/438,812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,391.07

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