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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,614.13, 657,944.70 and 139,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,614.13, 657,944.70 and 139,117.44 is: 208,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,614.13 : 657,944.70 = 139,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,614.13/657,944.70 = 139,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,614.13x = 657,944.70 × 139,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,614.13x = 91,531,582,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,531,582,325.57/438,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,683.62

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