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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,511.67, 582,841.32 and 135,863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,511.67, 582,841.32 and 135,863.97 is: 203,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,511.67 : 582,841.32 = 135,863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,511.67/582,841.32 = 135,863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,511.67x = 582,841.32 × 135,863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,511.67x = 79,187,133,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187,133,684.33/388,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,821.76

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