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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,568.17, 657,875.58 and 139,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,568.17, 657,875.58 and 139,072.38 is: 208,615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,568.17 : 657,875.58 = 139,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,568.17/657,875.58 = 139,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,568.17x = 657,875.58 × 139,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,568.17x = 91,492,322,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,492,322,654.48/438,568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,615.97

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