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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,470.87, 657,724.59 and 138,944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,470.87, 657,724.59 and 138,944.81 is: 208,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,470.87 : 657,724.59 = 138,944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,470.87/657,724.59 = 138,944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,470.87x = 657,724.59 × 138,944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,470.87x = 91,387,419,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,387,419,834.19/438,470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,423.02

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