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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,140.30, 583,278.45 and 152,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,140.30, 583,278.45 and 152,404.30 is: 228,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,140.30 : 583,278.45 = 152,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,140.30/583,278.45 = 152,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,140.30x = 583,278.45 × 152,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,140.30x = 88,894,143,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,894,143,877.34/389,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,437.26

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