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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,713.03, 583,238.96 and 136,174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,713.03, 583,238.96 and 136,174.67 is: 204,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,713.03 : 583,238.96 = 136,174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,713.03/583,238.96 = 136,174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,713.03x = 583,238.96 × 136,174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,713.03x = 79,422,372,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422,372,909.14/388,713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,321.35

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