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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,236.56, 582,494.95 and 135,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,236.56, 582,494.95 and 135,554.27 is: 203,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,236.56 : 582,494.95 = 135,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,236.56/582,494.95 = 135,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,236.56x = 582,494.95 × 135,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,236.56x = 78,959,674,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,959,674,982.90/388,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,380.32

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