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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,221.44, 657,266.30 and 138,663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,221.44, 657,266.30 and 138,663.09 is: 207,973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,221.44 : 657,266.30 = 138,663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,221.44/657,266.30 = 138,663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,221.44x = 657,266.30 × 138,663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,221.44x = 91,138,575,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,138,575,937.54/438,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,973.79

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