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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,537.26, 657,750.46 and 139,020.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,537.26, 657,750.46 and 139,020.78 is: 208,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,537.26 : 657,750.46 = 139,020.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,537.26/657,750.46 = 139,020.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,537.26x = 657,750.46 × 139,020.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,537.26x = 91,440,980,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,440,980,674.39/438,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,513.59

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