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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,615.63, 657,946.95 and 139,118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,615.63, 657,946.95 and 139,118.94 is: 208,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,615.63 : 657,946.95 = 139,118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,615.63/657,946.95 = 139,118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,615.63x = 657,946.95 × 139,118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,615.63x = 91,532,882,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532,882,260.23/438,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,685.87

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