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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,501.48, 582,855.90 and 139,208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,501.48, 582,855.90 and 139,208.68 is: 208,850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,501.48 : 582,855.90 = 139,208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,501.48/582,855.90 = 139,208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,501.48x = 582,855.90 × 139,208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,501.48x = 81,138,600,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138,600,469.21/388,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,850.17

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