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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,271.52, 582,177.66 and 151,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,271.52, 582,177.66 and 151,337.64 is: 226,916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,271.52 : 582,177.66 = 151,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,271.52/582,177.66 = 151,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,271.52x = 582,177.66 × 151,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,271.52x = 88,105,393,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,105,393,125.12/388,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,916.96

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