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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,096.35, 582,103.56 and 103,815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,096.35, 582,103.56 and 103,815.57 is: 155,712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,096.35 : 582,103.56 = 103,815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,096.35/582,103.56 = 103,815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,096.35x = 582,103.56 × 103,815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,096.35x = 60,431,412,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,431,412,880.43/388,096.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,712.40

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