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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,124.64, 582,186.93 and 107,641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,124.64, 582,186.93 and 107,641.89 is: 161,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,124.64 : 582,186.93 = 107,641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,124.64/582,186.93 = 107,641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,124.64x = 582,186.93 × 107,641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,124.64x = 62,667,701,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667,701,478.50/388,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,462.83

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