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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,202.71, 583,828.67 and 164,521.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,202.71, 583,828.67 and 164,521.27 is: 246,792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,202.71 : 583,828.67 = 164,521.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,202.71/583,828.67 = 164,521.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,202.71x = 583,828.67 × 164,521.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,202.71x = 96,052,234,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052,234,250.81/389,202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,792.31

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