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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,018.80, 581,650.92 and 185,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,018.80, 581,650.92 and 185,562.48 is: 278,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,018.80 : 581,650.92 = 185,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,018.80/581,650.92 = 185,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,018.80x = 581,650.92 × 185,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,018.80x = 107,932,587,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,932,587,209.48/388,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,163.29

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