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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,155.28, 583,761.72 and 139,839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,155.28, 583,761.72 and 139,839.44 is: 209,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,155.28 : 583,761.72 = 139,839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,155.28/583,761.72 = 139,839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,155.28x = 583,761.72 × 139,839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,155.28x = 81,632,912,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,632,912,018.24/389,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,769.51

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