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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,369.34, 582,780.47 and 163,716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,369.34, 582,780.47 and 163,716.02 is: 245,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,369.34 : 582,780.47 = 163,716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,369.34/582,780.47 = 163,716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,369.34x = 582,780.47 × 163,716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,369.34x = 95,410,499,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,410,499,082.13/388,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,669.49

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