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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,412.96, 657,637.66 and 138,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,412.96, 657,637.66 and 138,886.90 is: 208,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,412.96 : 657,637.66 = 138,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,412.96/657,637.66 = 138,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,412.96x = 657,637.66 × 138,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,412.96x = 91,337,255,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,337,255,920.65/438,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,336.12

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