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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,837.20, 658,278.56 and 139,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,837.20, 658,278.56 and 139,341.20 is: 209,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,837.20 : 658,278.56 = 139,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,837.20/658,278.56 = 139,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,837.20x = 658,278.56 × 139,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,837.20x = 91,725,324,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,725,324,484.67/438,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,019.03

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