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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,949.60, 583,191.03 and 152,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,949.60, 583,191.03 and 152,010.02 is: 227,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,949.60 : 583,191.03 = 152,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,949.60/583,191.03 = 152,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,949.60x = 583,191.03 × 152,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,949.60x = 88,650,880,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,650,880,134.12/388,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,923.82

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