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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,147, 582,220.50 and 107,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,147, 582,220.50 and 107,664.25 is: 161,496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,147 : 582,220.50 = 107,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,147/582,220.50 = 107,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,147x = 582,220.50 × 107,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,147x = 62,684,333,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,684,333,467.13/388,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,496.38

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