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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,189.50, 535,911.78 and 272,258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,189.50, 535,911.78 and 272,258.99 is: 375,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,189.50 : 535,911.78 = 272,258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,189.50/535,911.78 = 272,258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,189.50x = 535,911.78 × 272,258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,189.50x = 145,906,799,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,906,799,951.90/388,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,864.89

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