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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,840.66, 658,228.17 and 158,357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,840.66, 658,228.17 and 158,357.91 is: 237,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,840.66 : 658,228.17 = 158,357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,840.66/658,228.17 = 158,357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,840.66x = 658,228.17 × 158,357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,840.66x = 104,235,637,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235,637,304.33/438,840.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,525.02

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