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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,099.84, 588,208.08 and 181,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,099.84, 588,208.08 and 181,759.04 is: 272,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,099.84 : 588,208.08 = 181,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,099.84/588,208.08 = 181,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,099.84x = 588,208.08 × 181,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,099.84x = 106,912,135,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,912,135,941.04/392,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,665.59

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