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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,235.66, 657,451.96 and 138,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,235.66, 657,451.96 and 138,734.20 is: 208,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,235.66 : 657,451.96 = 138,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,235.66/657,451.96 = 138,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,235.66x = 657,451.96 × 138,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,235.66x = 91,211,071,709.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,211,071,709.03/438,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,132.47

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