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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,362.88, 582,543.36 and 122,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,362.88, 582,543.36 and 122,146.72 is: 183,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,362.88 : 582,543.36 = 122,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,362.88/582,543.36 = 122,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,362.88x = 582,543.36 × 122,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,362.88x = 71,155,760,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,155,760,681.78/388,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,219.78

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