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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,477.50, 658,825.29 and 158,932.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,477.50, 658,825.29 and 158,932.38 is: 238,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,477.50 : 658,825.29 = 158,932.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,477.50/658,825.29 = 158,932.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,477.50x = 658,825.29 × 158,932.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,477.50x = 104,708,671,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,708,671,343.89/439,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,257.18

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