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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,300.62, 582,213.08 and 151,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,300.62, 582,213.08 and 151,366.50 is: 226,957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,300.62 : 582,213.08 = 151,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,300.62/582,213.08 = 151,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,300.62x = 582,213.08 × 151,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,300.62x = 88,127,555,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,127,555,416.99/388,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,957.03

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