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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,252.20, 582,140.70 and 151,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,252.20, 582,140.70 and 151,321.80 is: 226,890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,252.20 : 582,140.70 = 151,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,252.20/582,140.70 = 151,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,252.20x = 582,140.70 × 151,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,252.20x = 88,090,578,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,090,578,577.26/388,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,890.10

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