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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,377.23, 807,568.99 and 138,990.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,377.23, 807,568.99 and 138,990.74 is: 208,486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,377.23 : 807,568.99 = 138,990.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,377.23/807,568.99 = 138,990.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,377.23x = 807,568.99 × 138,990.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,377.23x = 112,244,607,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,244,607,135.83/538,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,486.91

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