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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,510.98, 582,870.15 and 139,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,510.98, 582,870.15 and 139,218.18 is: 208,864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,510.98 : 582,870.15 = 139,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,510.98/582,870.15 = 139,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,510.98x = 582,870.15 × 139,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,510.98x = 81,146,121,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146,121,459.33/388,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,864.42

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