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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,992.50, 584,914.77 and 190,111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,992.50, 584,914.77 and 190,111.86 is: 285,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,992.50 : 584,914.77 = 190,111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,992.50/584,914.77 = 190,111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,992.50x = 584,914.77 × 190,111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,992.50x = 111,199,234,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,199,234,866.17/389,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,131.73

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