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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,069.50, 582,201.13 and 135,353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,069.50, 582,201.13 and 135,353.62 is: 203,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,069.50 : 582,201.13 = 135,353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,069.50/582,201.13 = 135,353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,069.50x = 582,201.13 × 135,353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,069.50x = 78,803,030,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803,030,100.10/388,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,064.22

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