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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,625.85, 583,108.07 and 136,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,625.85, 583,108.07 and 136,087.74 is: 204,190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,625.85 : 583,108.07 = 136,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,625.85/583,108.07 = 136,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,625.85x = 583,108.07 × 136,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,625.85x = 79,353,858,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,353,858,741.62/388,625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,190.89

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