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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,854.13, 584,717.11 and 137,075.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,854.13, 584,717.11 and 137,075.21 is: 205,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,854.13 : 584,717.11 = 137,075.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,854.13/584,717.11 = 137,075.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,854.13x = 584,717.11 × 137,075.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,854.13x = 80,150,220,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150,220,643.84/389,854.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,590.28

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