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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,714.03, 583,240.46 and 136,175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,714.03, 583,240.46 and 136,175.67 is: 204,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,714.03 : 583,240.46 = 136,175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,714.03/583,240.46 = 136,175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,714.03x = 583,240.46 × 136,175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,714.03x = 79,423,160,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423,160,411.61/388,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,322.86

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