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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,827.06, 658,173.18 and 139,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,827.06, 658,173.18 and 139,268.72 is: 208,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,827.06 : 658,173.18 = 139,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,827.06/658,173.18 = 139,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,827.06x = 658,173.18 × 139,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,827.06x = 91,662,936,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,662,936,316.93/438,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,881.69

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