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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,065.80, 581,666.70 and 151,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,065.80, 581,666.70 and 151,329.80 is: 226,826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,065.80 : 581,666.70 = 151,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,065.80/581,666.70 = 151,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,065.80x = 581,666.70 × 151,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,065.80x = 88,023,505,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,023,505,377.66/388,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,826.24

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