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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,870.72, 658,238.85 and 139,312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,870.72, 658,238.85 and 139,312.47 is: 208,947.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,870.72 : 658,238.85 = 139,312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,870.72/658,238.85 = 139,312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,870.72x = 658,238.85 × 139,312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,870.72x = 91,700,880,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,700,880,043.46/438,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,947.36

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