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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,154.20, 585,231.30 and 94,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,154.20, 585,231.30 and 94,666.20 is: 141,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,154.20 : 585,231.30 = 94,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,154.20/585,231.30 = 94,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,154.20x = 585,231.30 × 94,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,154.20x = 55,401,623,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,623,292.06/390,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,999.30

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