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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,294.16, 583,939.96 and 93,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,294.16, 583,939.96 and 93,806.16 is: 140,708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,294.16 : 583,939.96 = 93,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,294.16/583,939.96 = 93,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,294.16x = 583,939.96 × 93,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,294.16x = 54,777,165,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,777,165,318.15/389,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,708.93

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