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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,239.08, 589,858.46 and 97,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,239.08, 589,858.46 and 97,751.08 is: 146,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,239.08 : 589,858.46 = 97,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,239.08/589,858.46 = 97,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,239.08x = 589,858.46 × 97,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,239.08x = 57,659,301,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659,301,512.14/393,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,626.58

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