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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,615.60, 583,962.60 and 164,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,615.60, 583,962.60 and 164,975.60 is: 247,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,615.60 : 583,962.60 = 164,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,615.60/583,962.60 = 164,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,615.60x = 583,962.60 × 164,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,615.60x = 96,339,580,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339,580,312.56/389,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,268.28

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