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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,230.80, 583,846.20 and 152,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,230.80, 583,846.20 and 152,494.80 is: 228,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,230.80 : 583,846.20 = 152,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,230.80/583,846.20 = 152,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,230.80x = 583,846.20 × 152,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,230.80x = 89,033,509,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,033,509,499.76/389,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,742.20

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