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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,152.35, 583,697.44 and 173,078.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,152.35, 583,697.44 and 173,078.07 is: 259,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,152.35 : 583,697.44 = 173,078.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,152.35/583,697.44 = 173,078.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,152.35x = 583,697.44 × 173,078.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,152.35x = 101,025,224,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,025,224,406.62/389,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,603.27

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