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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,183.54, 583,348.84 and 152,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,183.54, 583,348.84 and 152,265.83 is: 228,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,183.54 : 583,348.84 = 152,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,183.54/583,348.84 = 152,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,183.54x = 583,348.84 × 152,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,183.54x = 88,824,092,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,824,092,004.73/389,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,231.89

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