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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,738.89, 658,148.49 and 123,193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,738.89, 658,148.49 and 123,193.67 is: 184,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,738.89 : 658,148.49 = 123,193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,738.89/658,148.49 = 123,193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,738.89x = 658,148.49 × 123,193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,738.89x = 81,079,724,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,079,724,597.32/438,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,801.77

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