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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,421.24, 584,153.12 and 123,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,421.24, 584,153.12 and 123,161.88 is: 184,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,421.24 : 584,153.12 = 123,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,421.24/584,153.12 = 123,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,421.24x = 584,153.12 × 123,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,421.24x = 71,945,398,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,945,398,272.76/389,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,749.55

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