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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,641.69, 583,131.94 and 136,103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,641.69, 583,131.94 and 136,103.33 is: 204,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,641.69 : 583,131.94 = 136,103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,641.69/583,131.94 = 136,103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,641.69x = 583,131.94 × 136,103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,641.69x = 79,366,195,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,366,195,947.70/388,641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,214.32

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