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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,671.44, 584,511.44 and 136,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,671.44, 584,511.44 and 136,959.14 is: 205,440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,671.44 : 584,511.44 = 136,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,671.44/584,511.44 = 136,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,671.44x = 584,511.44 × 136,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,671.44x = 80,054,180,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,054,180,535.21/389,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,440.21

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