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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,938.54, 583,272.88 and 136,213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,938.54, 583,272.88 and 136,213.45 is: 204,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,938.54 : 583,272.88 = 136,213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,938.54/583,272.88 = 136,213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,938.54x = 583,272.88 × 136,213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,938.54x = 79,449,610,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449,610,595.17/388,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,272.92

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