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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,233.18, 583,498.41 and 139,856.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,233.18, 583,498.41 and 139,856.86 is: 209,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,233.18 : 583,498.41 = 139,856.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,233.18/583,498.41 = 139,856.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,233.18x = 583,498.41 × 139,856.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,233.18x = 81,606,255,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,606,255,437.59/389,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,659.04

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