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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,091.80, 658,637.70 and 158,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,091.80, 658,637.70 and 158,618.20 is: 237,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,091.80 : 658,637.70 = 158,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,091.80/658,637.70 = 158,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,091.80x = 658,637.70 × 158,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,091.80x = 104,471,926,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,471,926,426.14/439,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,927.30

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