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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,838, 658,259.16 and 106,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,838, 658,259.16 and 106,414 is: 159,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,838 : 658,259.16 = 106,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,838/658,259.16 = 106,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,838x = 658,259.16 × 106,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,838x = 70,047,990,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,047,990,252.24/438,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,621.52

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