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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,862.23, 584,792.91 and 146,748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,862.23, 584,792.91 and 146,748.69 is: 220,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,862.23 : 584,792.91 = 146,748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,862.23/584,792.91 = 146,748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,862.23x = 584,792.91 × 146,748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,862.23x = 85,817,593,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,817,593,463.79/389,862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,122.87

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