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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,139.80, 657,209.70 and 188,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,139.80, 657,209.70 and 188,821.80 is: 283,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,139.80 : 657,209.70 = 188,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,139.80/657,209.70 = 188,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,139.80x = 657,209.70 × 188,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,139.80x = 124,095,518,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,095,518,531.46/438,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,232.70

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