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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,591.90, 582,966.42 and 163,952.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,591.90, 582,966.42 and 163,952.89 is: 245,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,591.90 : 582,966.42 = 163,952.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,591.90/582,966.42 = 163,952.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,591.90x = 582,966.42 × 163,952.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,591.90x = 95,579,026,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,579,026,417.12/388,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,962.48

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