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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,741.89, 658,152.99 and 123,196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,741.89, 658,152.99 and 123,196.67 is: 184,806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,741.89 : 658,152.99 = 123,196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,741.89/658,152.99 = 123,196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,741.89x = 658,152.99 × 123,196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,741.89x = 81,082,256,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,082,256,718.54/438,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,806.28

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