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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,381.29, 657,604.88 and 138,885.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,381.29, 657,604.88 and 138,885.41 is: 208,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,381.29 : 657,604.88 = 138,885.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,381.29/657,604.88 = 138,885.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,381.29x = 657,604.88 × 138,885.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,381.29x = 91,331,723,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,331,723,376.80/438,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,338.55

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