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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,251.93, 657,369.69 and 138,750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,251.93, 657,369.69 and 138,750.49 is: 208,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,251.93 : 657,369.69 = 138,750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,251.93/657,369.69 = 138,750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,251.93x = 657,369.69 × 138,750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,251.93x = 91,210,366,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,210,366,598.65/438,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,123.14

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