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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,531.73, 584,362.23 and 136,746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,531.73, 584,362.23 and 136,746.66 is: 205,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,531.73 : 584,362.23 = 136,746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,531.73/584,362.23 = 136,746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,531.73x = 584,362.23 × 136,746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,531.73x = 79,909,582,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909,582,498.92/389,531.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,142.68

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