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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,237.68, 657,454.96 and 138,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,237.68, 657,454.96 and 138,736.24 is: 208,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,237.68 : 657,454.96 = 138,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,237.68/657,454.96 = 138,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,237.68x = 657,454.96 × 138,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,237.68x = 91,212,829,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,212,829,119.75/438,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,135.52

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