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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,211.20, 583,363.20 and 178,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,211.20, 583,363.20 and 178,870.40 is: 268,097.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,211.20 : 583,363.20 = 178,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,211.20/583,363.20 = 178,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,211.20x = 583,363.20 × 178,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,211.20x = 104,346,408,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,346,408,929.28/389,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,097.14

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