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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,385.82, 659,078.76 and 158,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,385.82, 659,078.76 and 158,837.46 is: 238,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,385.82 : 659,078.76 = 158,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,385.82/659,078.76 = 158,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,385.82x = 659,078.76 × 158,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,385.82x = 104,686,396,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,686,396,178.35/439,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,256.20

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