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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,233.66, 657,448.96 and 138,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,233.66, 657,448.96 and 138,732.20 is: 208,129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,233.66 : 657,448.96 = 138,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,233.66/657,448.96 = 138,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,233.66x = 657,448.96 × 138,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,233.66x = 91,209,340,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,209,340,608.51/438,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,129.47

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