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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,211.27, 583,841.57 and 164,529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,211.27, 583,841.57 and 164,529.83 is: 246,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,211.27 : 583,841.57 = 164,529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,211.27/583,841.57 = 164,529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,211.27x = 583,841.57 × 164,529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,211.27x = 96,059,354,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,059,354,259.03/389,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,805.17

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