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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,993.83, 657,107.54 and 138,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,993.83, 657,107.54 and 138,480.03 is: 207,756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,993.83 : 657,107.54 = 138,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,993.83/657,107.54 = 138,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,993.83x = 657,107.54 × 138,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,993.83x = 90,996,271,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,996,271,679.33/437,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,756.97

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