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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,030.36, 582,045.78 and 107,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,030.36, 582,045.78 and 107,550.04 is: 161,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,030.36 : 582,045.78 = 107,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,030.36/582,045.78 = 107,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,030.36x = 582,045.78 × 107,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,030.36x = 62,599,046,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599,046,920.83/388,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,325.13

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