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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,096.34, 582,103.56 and 103,815.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,096.34, 582,103.56 and 103,815.58 is: 155,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,096.34 : 582,103.56 = 103,815.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,096.34/582,103.56 = 103,815.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,096.34x = 582,103.56 × 103,815.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,096.34x = 60,431,418,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,431,418,701.46/388,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,712.42

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