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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,779.24, 583,218.28 and 152,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,779.24, 583,218.28 and 152,091.58 is: 228,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,779.24 : 583,218.28 = 152,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,779.24/583,218.28 = 152,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,779.24x = 583,218.28 × 152,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,779.24x = 88,702,589,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,702,589,690.08/388,779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,156.70

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