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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,503.01, 579,747.66 and 158,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,503.01, 579,747.66 and 158,749.30 is: 238,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,503.01 : 579,747.66 = 158,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,503.01/579,747.66 = 158,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,503.01x = 579,747.66 × 158,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,503.01x = 92,034,535,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,034,535,201.64/386,503.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,121.13

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