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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,741.92, 583,110.54 and 100,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,741.92, 583,110.54 and 100,553.58 is: 150,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,741.92 : 583,110.54 = 100,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,741.92/583,110.54 = 100,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,741.92x = 583,110.54 × 100,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,741.92x = 58,633,852,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,633,852,332.73/388,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,829.76

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