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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,182.48, 386,444.91 and 137,938.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,182.48, 386,444.91 and 137,938.94 is: 206,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,182.48 : 386,444.91 = 137,938.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,182.48/386,444.91 = 137,938.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,182.48x = 386,444.91 × 137,938.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,182.48x = 53,305,801,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305,801,253.80/258,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,465.60

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