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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,403.15, 657,623.29 and 138,877.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,403.15, 657,623.29 and 138,877.09 is: 208,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,403.15 : 657,623.29 = 138,877.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,403.15/657,623.29 = 138,877.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,403.15x = 657,623.29 × 138,877.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,403.15x = 91,328,808,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328,808,831.43/438,403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,321.52

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