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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,210.10, 588,244.50 and 104,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,210.10, 588,244.50 and 104,023.80 is: 156,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,210.10 : 588,244.50 = 104,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,210.10/588,244.50 = 104,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,210.10x = 588,244.50 × 104,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,210.10x = 61,191,428,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191,428,219.10/392,210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,016.96

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