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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,338.88, 657,501.16 and 138,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,338.88, 657,501.16 and 138,819 is: 208,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,338.88 : 657,501.16 = 138,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,338.88/657,501.16 = 138,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,338.88x = 657,501.16 × 138,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,338.88x = 91,273,653,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,273,653,530.04/438,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,226.23

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