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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,901.20, 583,416.60 and 152,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,901.20, 583,416.60 and 152,251.60 is: 228,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,901.20 : 583,416.60 = 152,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,901.20/583,416.60 = 152,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,901.20x = 583,416.60 × 152,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,901.20x = 88,826,110,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,826,110,816.56/388,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,402.77

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