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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,182.69, 581,927.73 and 151,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,182.69, 581,927.73 and 151,470.30 is: 227,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,182.69 : 581,927.73 = 151,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,182.69/581,927.73 = 151,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,182.69x = 581,927.73 × 151,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,182.69x = 88,144,767,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,144,767,841.42/388,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,070.32

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