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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,519.98, 582,883.68 and 139,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,519.98, 582,883.68 and 139,227.18 is: 208,877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,519.98 : 582,883.68 = 139,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,519.98/582,883.68 = 139,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,519.98x = 582,883.68 × 139,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,519.98x = 81,153,251,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,153,251,034.42/388,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,877.93

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