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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,872.60, 583,236.90 and 108,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,872.60, 583,236.90 and 108,331.80 is: 162,477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,872.60 : 583,236.90 = 108,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,872.60/583,236.90 = 108,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,872.60x = 583,236.90 × 108,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,872.60x = 63,183,103,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,183,103,203.42/388,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,477.64

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