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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,363.76, 581,079.16 and 106,880.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,363.76, 581,079.16 and 106,880.98 is: 160,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,363.76 : 581,079.16 = 106,880.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,363.76/581,079.16 = 106,880.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,363.76x = 581,079.16 × 106,880.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,363.76x = 62,106,310,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,106,310,078.38/387,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,330.72

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