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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,298.37, 582,209.70 and 151,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,298.37, 582,209.70 and 151,364.25 is: 226,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,298.37 : 582,209.70 = 151,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,298.37/582,209.70 = 151,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,298.37x = 582,209.70 × 151,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,298.37x = 88,125,734,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,125,734,583.23/388,298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,953.66

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