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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,942.23, 658,457.19 and 119,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,942.23, 658,457.19 and 119,099.18 is: 178,660.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,942.23 : 658,457.19 = 119,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,942.23/658,457.19 = 119,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,942.23x = 658,457.19 × 119,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,942.23x = 78,421,708,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,421,708,101.82/438,942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,660.66

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