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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,908.60, 583,265.70 and 148,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,908.60, 583,265.70 and 148,970.40 is: 223,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,908.60 : 583,265.70 = 148,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,908.60/583,265.70 = 148,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,908.60x = 583,265.70 × 148,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,908.60x = 86,889,324,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,889,324,635.28/388,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,418.37

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