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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,952.52, 658,396.11 and 158,470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,952.52, 658,396.11 and 158,470.04 is: 237,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,952.52 : 658,396.11 = 158,470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,952.52/658,396.11 = 158,470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,952.52x = 658,396.11 × 158,470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,952.52x = 104,336,057,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,336,057,887.54/438,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,693.27

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