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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,655.59, 658,007.37 and 139,114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,655.59, 658,007.37 and 139,114.49 is: 208,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,655.59 : 658,007.37 = 139,114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,655.59/658,007.37 = 139,114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,655.59x = 658,007.37 × 139,114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,655.59x = 91,538,356,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,538,356,403.75/438,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,679.33

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