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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,915.68, 583,179.12 and 178,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,915.68, 583,179.12 and 178,374 is: 267,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,915.68 : 583,179.12 = 178,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,915.68/583,179.12 = 178,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,915.68x = 583,179.12 × 178,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,915.68x = 104,023,992,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,023,992,350.88/388,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,471.84

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