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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,833.22, 658,182.60 and 139,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,833.22, 658,182.60 and 139,274.97 is: 208,891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,833.22 : 658,182.60 = 139,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,833.22/658,182.60 = 139,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,833.22x = 658,182.60 × 139,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,833.22x = 91,668,361,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,668,361,869.52/438,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,891.12

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