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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,475.37, 657,731.34 and 138,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,475.37, 657,731.34 and 138,949.32 is: 208,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,475.37 : 657,731.34 = 138,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,475.37/657,731.34 = 138,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,475.37x = 657,731.34 × 138,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,475.37x = 91,391,322,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,391,322,435.69/438,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,429.78

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