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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,227.16, 657,439.20 and 138,725.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,227.16, 657,439.20 and 138,725.70 is: 208,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,227.16 : 657,439.20 = 138,725.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,227.16/657,439.20 = 138,725.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,227.16x = 657,439.20 × 138,725.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,227.16x = 91,203,713,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,203,713,227.44/438,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,119.72

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