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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,144.31, 582,019.56 and 177,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,144.31, 582,019.56 and 177,601.82 is: 266,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,144.31 : 582,019.56 = 177,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,144.31/582,019.56 = 177,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,144.31x = 582,019.56 × 177,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,144.31x = 103,367,730,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,367,730,221.50/388,144.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,312.63

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