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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,501.81, 584,252.70 and 94,013.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,501.81, 584,252.70 and 94,013.81 is: 141,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,501.81 : 584,252.70 = 94,013.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,501.81/584,252.70 = 94,013.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,501.81x = 584,252.70 × 94,013.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,501.81x = 54,927,819,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,819,408.52/389,501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,020.71

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