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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,007.96, 583,371.51 and 164,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,007.96, 583,371.51 and 164,385.73 is: 246,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,007.96 : 583,371.51 = 164,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,007.96/583,371.51 = 164,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,007.96x = 583,371.51 × 164,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,007.96x = 95,897,951,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,897,951,532.55/389,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,519.25

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