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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,910.80, 658,366.20 and 158,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,910.80, 658,366.20 and 158,437.20 is: 237,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,910.80 : 658,366.20 = 158,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,910.80/658,366.20 = 158,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,910.80x = 658,366.20 × 158,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,910.80x = 104,309,697,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,309,697,302.64/438,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,655.80

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