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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,144.80, 583,285.20 and 152,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,144.80, 583,285.20 and 152,408.80 is: 228,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,144.80 : 583,285.20 = 152,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,144.80/583,285.20 = 152,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,144.80x = 583,285.20 × 152,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,144.80x = 88,897,797,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,897,797,389.76/389,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,444.01

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