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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,181.23, 583,723.48 and 104,894.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,181.23, 583,723.48 and 104,894.01 is: 157,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,181.23 : 583,723.48 = 104,894.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,181.23/583,723.48 = 104,894.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,181.23x = 583,723.48 × 104,894.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,181.23x = 61,229,096,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,096,548.35/389,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,327.98

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