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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,364.16, 582,567 and 122,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,364.16, 582,567 and 122,145.44 is: 183,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,364.16 : 582,567 = 122,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,364.16/582,567 = 122,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,364.16x = 582,567 × 122,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,364.16x = 71,157,899,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,157,899,631.65/388,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,224.68

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