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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,286.68, 657,453.24 and 138,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,286.68, 657,453.24 and 138,799.08 is: 208,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,286.68 : 657,453.24 = 138,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,286.68/657,453.24 = 138,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,286.68x = 657,453.24 × 138,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,286.68x = 91,253,904,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,253,904,855.02/438,286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,205.97

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