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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,032.41, 657,129.71 and 138,588.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,032.41, 657,129.71 and 138,588.37 is: 207,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,032.41 : 657,129.71 = 138,588.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,032.41/657,129.71 = 138,588.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,032.41x = 657,129.71 × 138,588.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,032.41x = 91,070,534,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,070,534,091.12/438,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,908.21

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