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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,741.39, 658,152.24 and 123,196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,741.39, 658,152.24 and 123,196.17 is: 184,805.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,741.39 : 658,152.24 = 123,196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,741.39/658,152.24 = 123,196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,741.39x = 658,152.24 × 123,196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,741.39x = 81,081,835,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,081,835,244.92/438,741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,805.53

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