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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,348.73, 659,023.09 and 158,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,348.73, 659,023.09 and 158,800.37 is: 238,200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,348.73 : 659,023.09 = 158,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,348.73/659,023.09 = 158,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,348.73x = 659,023.09 × 158,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,348.73x = 104,653,106,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,653,106,838.43/439,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,200.55

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