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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,253.40, 582,109.89 and 171,994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,253.40, 582,109.89 and 171,994.67 is: 257,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,253.40 : 582,109.89 = 171,994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,253.40/582,109.89 = 171,994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,253.40x = 582,109.89 × 171,994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,253.40x = 100,119,798,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,119,798,434.29/388,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,872.30

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