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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,248.84, 657,448.68 and 138,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,248.84, 657,448.68 and 138,724.88 is: 208,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,248.84 : 657,448.68 = 138,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,248.84/657,448.68 = 138,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,248.84x = 657,448.68 × 138,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,248.84x = 91,204,489,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204,489,239.16/438,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,111.19

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