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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,666.11, 663,815.83 and 138,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,666.11, 663,815.83 and 138,958.79 is: 208,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,666.11 : 663,815.83 = 138,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,666.11/663,815.83 = 138,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,666.11x = 663,815.83 × 138,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,666.11x = 92,243,045,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,243,045,238.50/442,666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,380.63

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