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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,061.26, 583,642.92 and 152,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,061.26, 583,642.92 and 152,373.18 is: 228,579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,061.26 : 583,642.92 = 152,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,061.26/583,642.92 = 152,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,061.26x = 583,642.92 × 152,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,061.26x = 88,931,527,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,931,527,704.89/389,061.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,579.76

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