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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,371.31, 583,805.86 and 152,737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,371.31, 583,805.86 and 152,737.91 is: 229,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,371.31 : 583,805.86 = 152,737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,371.31/583,805.86 = 152,737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,371.31x = 583,805.86 × 152,737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,371.31x = 89,169,286,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,169,286,902.15/389,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,008.36

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