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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,864.26, 583,344.99 and 152,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,864.26, 583,344.99 and 152,176.32 is: 228,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,864.26 : 583,344.99 = 152,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,864.26/583,344.99 = 152,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,864.26x = 583,344.99 × 152,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,864.26x = 88,771,293,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,771,293,868.64/388,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,283.50

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