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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,090.29, 807,181.88 and 138,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,090.29, 807,181.88 and 138,727.62 is: 208,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,090.29 : 807,181.88 = 138,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,090.29/807,181.88 = 138,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,090.29x = 807,181.88 × 138,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,090.29x = 111,978,420,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,978,420,425.89/538,090.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,103.40

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