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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,812.84, 584,757.56 and 162,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,812.84, 584,757.56 and 162,061.43 is: 243,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,812.84 : 584,757.56 = 162,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,812.84/584,757.56 = 162,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,812.84x = 584,757.56 × 162,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,812.84x = 94,766,643,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,766,643,858.28/389,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,108.06

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