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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,907.80, 658,361.70 and 158,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,907.80, 658,361.70 and 158,434.20 is: 237,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,907.80 : 658,361.70 = 158,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,907.80/658,361.70 = 158,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,907.80x = 658,361.70 × 158,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,907.80x = 104,307,009,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,307,009,250.14/438,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,651.30

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