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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,284.66, 582,566.31 and 151,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,284.66, 582,566.31 and 151,797.06 is: 227,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,284.66 : 582,566.31 = 151,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,284.66/582,566.31 = 151,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,284.66x = 582,566.31 × 151,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,284.66x = 88,431,853,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431,853,113.05/388,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,750.06

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