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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,900.60, 583,253.70 and 148,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,900.60, 583,253.70 and 148,962.40 is: 223,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,900.60 : 583,253.70 = 148,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,900.60/583,253.70 = 148,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,900.60x = 583,253.70 × 148,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,900.60x = 86,882,870,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,882,870,960.88/388,900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,406.37

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