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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,102.92, 582,178.95 and 121,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,102.92, 582,178.95 and 121,873.92 is: 182,818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,102.92 : 582,178.95 = 121,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,102.92/582,178.95 = 121,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,102.92x = 582,178.95 × 121,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,102.92x = 70,952,430,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,952,430,777.98/388,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,818.60

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