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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,414.60, 584,121.90 and 167,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,414.60, 584,121.90 and 167,798.60 is: 251,697.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,414.60 : 584,121.90 = 167,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,414.60/584,121.90 = 167,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,414.60x = 584,121.90 × 167,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,414.60x = 98,014,837,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,014,837,049.34/389,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,697.90

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