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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,439.40, 584,312.70 and 152,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,439.40, 584,312.70 and 152,741.80 is: 229,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,439.40 : 584,312.70 = 152,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,439.40/584,312.70 = 152,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,439.40x = 584,312.70 × 152,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,439.40x = 89,248,973,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,248,973,560.86/389,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,172.94

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