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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,249.37, 582,514.19 and 135,567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,249.37, 582,514.19 and 135,567.10 is: 203,399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,249.37 : 582,514.19 = 135,567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,249.37/582,514.19 = 135,567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,249.37x = 582,514.19 × 135,567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,249.37x = 78,969,759,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969,759,447.15/388,249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,399.58

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