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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,552.88, 582,862.32 and 108,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,552.88, 582,862.32 and 108,070.13 is: 162,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,552.88 : 582,862.32 = 108,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,552.88/582,862.32 = 108,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,552.88x = 582,862.32 × 108,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,552.88x = 62,990,003,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,990,003,780.19/388,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,114.37

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