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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,043.60, 581,604.60 and 163,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,043.60, 581,604.60 and 163,403.60 is: 244,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,043.60 : 581,604.60 = 163,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,043.60/581,604.60 = 163,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,043.60x = 581,604.60 × 163,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,043.60x = 95,036,285,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,036,285,416.56/388,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,911.36

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