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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,216.74, 582,140.35 and 135,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,216.74, 582,140.35 and 135,466.51 is: 203,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,216.74 : 582,140.35 = 135,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,216.74/582,140.35 = 135,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,216.74x = 582,140.35 × 135,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,216.74x = 78,860,521,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,860,521,544.68/388,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,135.29

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