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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,238.68, 582,357.84 and 107,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,238.68, 582,357.84 and 107,755.84 is: 161,633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,238.68 : 582,357.84 = 107,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,238.68/582,357.84 = 107,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,238.68x = 582,357.84 × 107,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,238.68x = 62,752,458,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752,458,229.79/388,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,633.71

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