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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,784.66, 659,688.33 and 119,939.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,784.66, 659,688.33 and 119,939.15 is: 179,911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,784.66 : 659,688.33 = 119,939.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,784.66/659,688.33 = 119,939.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,784.66x = 659,688.33 × 119,939.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,784.66x = 79,122,457,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,122,457,565.12/439,784.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,911.82

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