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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,596.40, 657,918.08 and 139,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,596.40, 657,918.08 and 139,099.72 is: 208,657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,596.40 : 657,918.08 = 139,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,596.40/657,918.08 = 139,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,596.40x = 657,918.08 × 139,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,596.40x = 91,516,220,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,516,220,710.94/438,596.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,657.03

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