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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,214.62, 582,380.70 and 121,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,214.62, 582,380.70 and 121,950.10 is: 182,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,214.62 : 582,380.70 = 121,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,214.62/582,380.70 = 121,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,214.62x = 582,380.70 × 121,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,214.62x = 71,021,383,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021,383,147.12/388,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,943.61

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