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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,833.60, 583,178.40 and 108,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,833.60, 583,178.40 and 108,292.80 is: 162,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,833.60 : 583,178.40 = 108,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,833.60/583,178.40 = 108,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,833.60x = 583,178.40 × 108,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,833.60x = 63,154,021,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,154,021,835.52/388,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,419.15

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