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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,293.74, 582,202.77 and 151,359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,293.74, 582,202.77 and 151,359.63 is: 226,946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,293.74 : 582,202.77 = 151,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,293.74/582,202.77 = 151,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,293.74x = 582,202.77 × 151,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,293.74x = 88,121,995,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,121,995,852.18/388,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,946.73

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