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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,890.58, 538,419.16 and 122,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,890.58, 538,419.16 and 122,235.30 is: 183,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,890.58 : 538,419.16 = 122,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,890.58/538,419.16 = 122,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,890.58x = 538,419.16 × 122,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,890.58x = 65,813,827,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,813,827,548.35/358,890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,381.32

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