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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,588.48, 657,965.82 and 139,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,588.48, 657,965.82 and 139,144.44 is: 208,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,588.48 : 657,965.82 = 139,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,588.48/657,965.82 = 139,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,588.48x = 657,965.82 × 139,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,588.48x = 91,552,285,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,552,285,563.04/438,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,743.02

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