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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,941.72, 658,456.44 and 119,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,941.72, 658,456.44 and 119,098.68 is: 178,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,941.72 : 658,456.44 = 119,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,941.72/658,456.44 = 119,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,941.72x = 658,456.44 × 119,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,941.72x = 78,421,292,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,421,292,841.50/438,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,659.92

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