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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,496.93, 584,507.22 and 136,779.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,496.93, 584,507.22 and 136,779.36 is: 205,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,496.93 : 584,507.22 = 136,779.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,496.93/584,507.22 = 136,779.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,496.93x = 584,507.22 × 136,779.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,496.93x = 79,948,523,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,948,523,466.98/389,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,260.98

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