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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,372.88, 582,785.68 and 163,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,372.88, 582,785.68 and 163,719.52 is: 245,674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,372.88 : 582,785.68 = 163,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,372.88/582,785.68 = 163,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,372.88x = 582,785.68 × 163,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,372.88x = 95,413,391,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,413,391,792.47/388,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,674.70

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