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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,121.63, 582,182.44 and 107,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,121.63, 582,182.44 and 107,638.88 is: 161,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,121.63 : 582,182.44 = 107,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,121.63/582,182.44 = 107,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,121.63x = 582,182.44 × 107,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,121.63x = 62,665,462,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665,462,617.26/388,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,458.31

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