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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,362.18, 657,549.77 and 122,799.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,362.18, 657,549.77 and 122,799.14 is: 184,200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,362.18 : 657,549.77 = 122,799.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,362.18/657,549.77 = 122,799.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,362.18x = 657,549.77 × 122,799.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,362.18x = 80,746,542,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,746,542,361.45/438,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,200.52

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