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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,845.68, 583,249.08 and 152,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,845.68, 583,249.08 and 152,231.72 is: 228,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,845.68 : 583,249.08 = 152,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,845.68/583,249.08 = 152,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,845.68x = 583,249.08 × 152,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,845.68x = 88,789,010,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789,010,636.82/388,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,339.97

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