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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,642.72, 582,979.44 and 108,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,642.72, 582,979.44 and 108,184.48 is: 162,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,642.72 : 582,979.44 = 108,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,642.72/582,979.44 = 108,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,642.72x = 582,979.44 × 108,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,642.72x = 63,069,327,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,069,327,567.09/388,642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,281.00

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