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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,853.86, 657,886.68 and 158,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,853.86, 657,886.68 and 158,305.50 is: 237,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,853.86 : 657,886.68 = 158,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,853.86/657,886.68 = 158,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,853.86x = 657,886.68 × 158,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,853.86x = 104,147,079,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,147,079,820.74/438,853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,316.08

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