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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,258.63, 657,389.84 and 138,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,258.63, 657,389.84 and 138,740.66 is: 208,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,258.63 : 657,389.84 = 138,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,258.63/657,389.84 = 138,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,258.63x = 657,389.84 × 138,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,258.63x = 91,206,696,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,206,696,298.24/438,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,111.58

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