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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,421.21, 657,650.96 and 138,923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,421.21, 657,650.96 and 138,923.86 is: 208,391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,421.21 : 657,650.96 = 138,923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,421.21/657,650.96 = 138,923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,421.21x = 657,650.96 × 138,923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,421.21x = 91,363,409,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,363,409,895.91/438,421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,391.86

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