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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,932.75, 583,399.13 and 93,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,932.75, 583,399.13 and 93,444.75 is: 140,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,932.75 : 583,399.13 = 93,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,932.75/583,399.13 = 93,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,932.75x = 583,399.13 × 93,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,932.75x = 54,515,585,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,585,385.84/388,932.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,167.13

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