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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,948.60, 583,189.53 and 152,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,948.60, 583,189.53 and 152,009.02 is: 227,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,948.60 : 583,189.53 = 152,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,948.60/583,189.53 = 152,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,948.60x = 583,189.53 × 152,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,948.60x = 88,650,068,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,650,068,929.56/388,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,922.32

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