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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,310.64, 582,304.44 and 135,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,310.64, 582,304.44 and 135,537.12 is: 203,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,310.64 : 582,304.44 = 135,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,310.64/582,304.44 = 135,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,310.64x = 582,304.44 × 135,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,310.64x = 78,923,866,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,923,866,760.81/388,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,249.30

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