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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,848.68, 583,253.58 and 152,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,848.68, 583,253.58 and 152,234.72 is: 228,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,848.68 : 583,253.58 = 152,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,848.68/583,253.58 = 152,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,848.68x = 583,253.58 × 152,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,848.68x = 88,791,445,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,791,445,440.30/388,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,344.47

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