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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,993.50, 584,916.27 and 190,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,993.50, 584,916.27 and 190,112.86 is: 285,133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,993.50 : 584,916.27 = 190,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,993.50/584,916.27 = 190,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,993.50x = 584,916.27 × 190,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,993.50x = 111,200,104,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,200,104,950.23/389,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,133.23

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