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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,162.14, 585,298.95 and 120,313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,162.14, 585,298.95 and 120,313.07 is: 180,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,162.14 : 585,298.95 = 120,313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,162.14/585,298.95 = 120,313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,162.14x = 585,298.95 × 120,313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,162.14x = 70,419,113,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,419,113,542.28/390,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,486.79

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