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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,182.68, 581,927.72 and 151,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,182.68, 581,927.72 and 151,470.30 is: 227,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,182.68 : 581,927.72 = 151,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,182.68/581,927.72 = 151,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,182.68x = 581,927.72 × 151,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,182.68x = 88,144,765,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,144,765,569.36/388,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,070.32

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