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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,615.13, 657,946.20 and 139,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,615.13, 657,946.20 and 139,118.44 is: 208,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,615.13 : 657,946.20 = 139,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,615.13/657,946.20 = 139,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,615.13x = 657,946.20 × 139,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,615.13x = 91,532,448,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532,448,947.93/438,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,685.12

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