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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,143.01, 657,295.61 and 138,698.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,143.01, 657,295.61 and 138,698.97 is: 208,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,143.01 : 657,295.61 = 138,698.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,143.01/657,295.61 = 138,698.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,143.01x = 657,295.61 × 138,698.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,143.01x = 91,166,223,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,166,223,399.03/438,143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,074.12

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