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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,230.72, 657,280.02 and 138,672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,230.72, 657,280.02 and 138,672.38 is: 207,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,230.72 : 657,280.02 = 138,672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,230.72/657,280.02 = 138,672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,230.72x = 657,280.02 × 138,672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,230.72x = 91,146,584,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,146,584,699.85/438,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,987.67

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