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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,966.16, 583,215.68 and 152,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,966.16, 583,215.68 and 152,026.56 is: 227,948.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,966.16 : 583,215.68 = 152,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,966.16/583,215.68 = 152,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,966.16x = 583,215.68 × 152,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,966.16x = 88,664,273,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,664,273,568.46/388,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,948.55

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