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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,484.24, 657,744.72 and 138,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,484.24, 657,744.72 and 138,958.24 is: 208,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,484.24 : 657,744.72 = 138,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,484.24/657,744.72 = 138,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,484.24x = 657,744.72 × 138,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,484.24x = 91,399,048,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399,048,660.49/438,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,443.18

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