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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,870.83, 580,119.49 and 162,170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,870.83, 580,119.49 and 162,170.93 is: 243,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,870.83 : 580,119.49 = 162,170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,870.83/580,119.49 = 162,170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,870.83x = 580,119.49 × 162,170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,870.83x = 94,078,514,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,078,514,682.05/386,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,178.10

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