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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,509.42, 657,705.69 and 139,020.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,509.42, 657,705.69 and 139,020.27 is: 208,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,509.42 : 657,705.69 = 139,020.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,509.42/657,705.69 = 139,020.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,509.42x = 657,705.69 × 139,020.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,509.42x = 91,434,423,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,434,423,837.53/438,509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,511.88

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