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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,168.80, 583,753.20 and 249,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,168.80, 583,753.20 and 249,200.80 is: 373,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,168.80 : 583,753.20 = 249,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,168.80/583,753.20 = 249,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,168.80x = 583,753.20 × 249,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,168.80x = 145,471,764,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,471,764,442.56/389,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,801.20

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