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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,296.11, 582,206.33 and 151,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,296.11, 582,206.33 and 151,362 is: 226,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,296.11 : 582,206.33 = 151,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,296.11/582,206.33 = 151,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,296.11x = 582,206.33 × 151,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,296.11x = 88,123,914,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,123,914,899.87/388,296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,950.29

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