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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,069.06, 657,167.99 and 138,481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,069.06, 657,167.99 and 138,481.65 is: 207,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,069.06 : 657,167.99 = 138,481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,069.06/657,167.99 = 138,481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,069.06x = 657,167.99 × 138,481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,069.06x = 91,005,706,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,005,706,889.98/438,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,742.83

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