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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,163.81, 582,319.26 and 135,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,163.81, 582,319.26 and 135,516.44 is: 203,300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,163.81 : 582,319.26 = 135,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,163.81/582,319.26 = 135,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,163.81x = 582,319.26 × 135,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,163.81x = 78,913,834,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,913,834,514.43/388,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,300.34

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