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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,995.55, 583,160.46 and 149,281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,995.55, 583,160.46 and 149,281.45 is: 223,794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,995.55 : 583,160.46 = 149,281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,995.55/583,160.46 = 149,281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,995.55x = 583,160.46 × 149,281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,995.55x = 87,055,039,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,055,039,051.47/388,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,794.43

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