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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,524.67, 584,351.60 and 136,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,524.67, 584,351.60 and 136,739.60 is: 205,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,524.67 : 584,351.60 = 136,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,524.67/584,351.60 = 136,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,524.67x = 584,351.60 × 136,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,524.67x = 79,904,004,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,904,004,043.36/389,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,132.08

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