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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,711.04, 583,236 and 136,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,711.04, 583,236 and 136,172.96 is: 204,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,711.04 : 583,236 = 136,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,711.04/583,236 = 136,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,711.04x = 583,236 × 136,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,711.04x = 79,420,972,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,420,972,498.56/388,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,318.80

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