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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,385.80, 659,078.70 and 158,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,385.80, 659,078.70 and 158,912.20 is: 238,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,385.80 : 659,078.70 = 158,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,385.80/659,078.70 = 158,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,385.80x = 659,078.70 × 158,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,385.80x = 104,735,646,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,735,646,190.14/439,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,368.30

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