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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,299.87, 582,211.95 and 151,365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,299.87, 582,211.95 and 151,365.75 is: 226,955.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,299.87 : 582,211.95 = 151,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,299.87/582,211.95 = 151,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,299.87x = 582,211.95 × 151,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,299.87x = 88,126,948,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,126,948,470.71/388,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,955.91

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