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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,885.24, 583,355.94 and 136,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,885.24, 583,355.94 and 136,137.16 is: 204,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,885.24 : 583,355.94 = 136,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,885.24/583,355.94 = 136,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,885.24x = 583,355.94 × 136,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,885.24x = 79,416,420,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,416,420,940.73/388,885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,215.57

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