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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,746.36, 658,114.68 and 139,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,746.36, 658,114.68 and 139,226.72 is: 208,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,746.36 : 658,114.68 = 139,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,746.36/658,114.68 = 139,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,746.36x = 658,114.68 × 139,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,746.36x = 91,627,148,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627,148,280.25/438,746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,838.54

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