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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,041.24, 582,156.90 and 135,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,041.24, 582,156.90 and 135,286.68 is: 202,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,041.24 : 582,156.90 = 135,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,041.24/582,156.90 = 135,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,041.24x = 582,156.90 × 135,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,041.24x = 78,758,074,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,758,074,240.09/388,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,963.15

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