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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,417.17, 582,584.23 and 104,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,417.17, 582,584.23 and 104,136.24 is: 156,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,417.17 : 582,584.23 = 104,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,417.17/582,584.23 = 104,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,417.17x = 582,584.23 × 104,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,417.17x = 60,668,131,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668,131,195.50/388,417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,193.23

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