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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,058.12, 583,586.62 and 152,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,058.12, 583,586.62 and 152,234.60 is: 228,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,058.12 : 583,586.62 = 152,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,058.12/583,586.62 = 152,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,058.12x = 583,586.62 × 152,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,058.12x = 88,842,075,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,842,075,661.05/389,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,351.68

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