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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,976.52, 583,131.98 and 149,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,976.52, 583,131.98 and 149,262.44 is: 223,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,976.52 : 583,131.98 = 149,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,976.52/583,131.98 = 149,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,976.52x = 583,131.98 × 149,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,976.52x = 87,039,702,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,039,702,176.83/388,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,765.95

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