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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,114.50, 582,171.75 and 107,631.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,114.50, 582,171.75 and 107,631.75 is: 161,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,114.50 : 582,171.75 = 107,631.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,114.50/582,171.75 = 107,631.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,114.50x = 582,171.75 × 107,631.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,114.50x = 62,660,164,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660,164,253.06/388,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,447.63

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