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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,782.24, 583,222.80 and 152,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,782.24, 583,222.80 and 152,094.60 is: 228,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,782.24 : 583,222.80 = 152,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,782.24/583,222.80 = 152,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,782.24x = 583,222.80 × 152,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,782.24x = 88,705,038,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,705,038,476.88/388,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,161.24

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