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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,397.12, 584,095.68 and 152,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,397.12, 584,095.68 and 152,851.20 is: 229,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,397.12 : 584,095.68 = 152,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,397.12/584,095.68 = 152,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,397.12x = 584,095.68 × 152,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,397.12x = 89,279,725,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279,725,602.82/389,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,276.80

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