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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,592.84, 583,946.33 and 164,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,592.84, 583,946.33 and 164,812.98 is: 247,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,592.84 : 583,946.33 = 164,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,592.84/583,946.33 = 164,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,592.84x = 583,946.33 × 164,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,592.84x = 96,241,933,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,241,933,983.30/389,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,032.09

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