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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,972.60, 583,225.56 and 152,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,972.60, 583,225.56 and 152,033.08 is: 227,958.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,972.60 : 583,225.56 = 152,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,972.60/583,225.56 = 152,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,972.60x = 583,225.56 × 152,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,972.60x = 88,669,578,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,669,578,221.52/388,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,958.42

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