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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,053.14, 583,630.70 and 152,365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,053.14, 583,630.70 and 152,365.07 is: 228,567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,053.14 : 583,630.70 = 152,365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,053.14/583,630.70 = 152,365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,053.14x = 583,630.70 × 152,365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,053.14x = 88,924,928,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,924,928,779.67/389,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,567.56

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