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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,292.68, 657,462.24 and 138,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,292.68, 657,462.24 and 138,804.90 is: 208,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,292.68 : 657,462.24 = 138,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,292.68/657,462.24 = 138,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,292.68x = 657,462.24 × 138,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,292.68x = 91,258,980,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258,980,476.98/438,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,214.70

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