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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,511.94, 657,791.12 and 139,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,511.94, 657,791.12 and 139,015.88 is: 208,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,511.94 : 657,791.12 = 139,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,511.94/657,791.12 = 139,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,511.94x = 657,791.12 × 139,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,511.94x = 91,443,411,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,443,411,402.99/438,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,531.18

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