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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,332.89, 657,492.16 and 138,812.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,332.89, 657,492.16 and 138,812.99 is: 208,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,332.89 : 657,492.16 = 138,812.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,332.89/657,492.16 = 138,812.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,332.89x = 657,492.16 × 138,812.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,332.89x = 91,268,453,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,268,453,345.75/438,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,217.21

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