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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,286.93, 583,901.22 and 108,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,286.93, 583,901.22 and 108,826.05 is: 163,230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,286.93 : 583,901.22 = 108,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,286.93/583,901.22 = 108,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,286.93x = 583,901.22 × 108,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,286.93x = 63,543,663,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543,663,362.78/389,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,230.92

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