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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,072.13, 582,110.82 and 148,121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,072.13, 582,110.82 and 148,121.33 is: 222,182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,072.13 : 582,110.82 = 148,121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,072.13/582,110.82 = 148,121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,072.13x = 582,110.82 × 148,121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,072.13x = 86,223,025,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,223,025,955.24/388,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,182.99

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