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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,416.07, 584,156.91 and 123,170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,416.07, 584,156.91 and 123,170.69 is: 184,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,416.07 : 584,156.91 = 123,170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,416.07/584,156.91 = 123,170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,416.07x = 584,156.91 × 123,170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,416.07x = 71,951,009,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951,009,672.97/389,416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,766.41

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