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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,954.10, 583,197.78 and 152,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,954.10, 583,197.78 and 152,014.52 is: 227,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,954.10 : 583,197.78 = 152,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,954.10/583,197.78 = 152,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,954.10x = 583,197.78 × 152,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,954.10x = 88,654,530,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,654,530,591.77/388,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,930.57

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