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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,517.98, 663,593.96 and 138,810.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,517.98, 663,593.96 and 138,810.83 is: 208,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,517.98 : 663,593.96 = 138,810.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,517.98/663,593.96 = 138,810.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,517.98x = 663,593.96 × 138,810.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,517.98x = 92,114,028,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,114,028,370.59/442,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,158.84

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