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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,146, 582,219 and 107,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,146, 582,219 and 107,663.25 is: 161,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,146 : 582,219 = 107,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,146/582,219 = 107,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,146x = 582,219 × 107,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,146x = 62,683,589,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683,589,751.75/388,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,494.88

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