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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,272.22, 657,506.85 and 138,770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,272.22, 657,506.85 and 138,770.70 is: 208,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,272.22 : 657,506.85 = 138,770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,272.22/657,506.85 = 138,770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,272.22x = 657,506.85 × 138,770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,272.22x = 91,242,685,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,242,685,829.30/438,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,187.24

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