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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,408.14, 536,168.91 and 261,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,408.14, 536,168.91 and 261,157.50 is: 360,508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,408.14 : 536,168.91 = 261,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,408.14/536,168.91 = 261,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,408.14x = 536,168.91 × 261,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,408.14x = 140,024,532,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,024,532,113.33/388,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,508.75

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