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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,538.26, 657,751.96 and 139,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,538.26, 657,751.96 and 139,021.78 is: 208,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,538.26 : 657,751.96 = 139,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,538.26/657,751.96 = 139,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,538.26x = 657,751.96 × 139,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,538.26x = 91,441,848,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,441,848,277.69/438,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,515.10

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