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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,018.72, 536,845.92 and 210,170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,018.72, 536,845.92 and 210,170.72 is: 290,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,018.72 : 536,845.92 = 210,170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,018.72/536,845.92 = 210,170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,018.72x = 536,845.92 × 210,170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,018.72x = 112,829,293,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,829,293,535.46/389,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,035.64

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