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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,236.48, 657,288.76 and 138,678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,236.48, 657,288.76 and 138,678.08 is: 207,996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,236.48 : 657,288.76 = 138,678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,236.48/657,288.76 = 138,678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,236.48x = 657,288.76 × 138,678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,236.48x = 91,151,543,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,151,543,242.38/438,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,996.25

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