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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,966.66, 583,216.43 and 152,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,966.66, 583,216.43 and 152,027.06 is: 227,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,966.66 : 583,216.43 = 152,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,966.66/583,216.43 = 152,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,966.66x = 583,216.43 × 152,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,966.66x = 88,664,679,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,664,679,196.60/388,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,949.30

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