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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,085.94, 581,931.66 and 177,543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,085.94, 581,931.66 and 177,543.44 is: 266,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,085.94 : 581,931.66 = 177,543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,085.94/581,931.66 = 177,543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,085.94x = 581,931.66 × 177,543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,085.94x = 103,318,148,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,318,148,761.31/388,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,224.92

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