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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,108.03, 588,167.85 and 152,235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,108.03, 588,167.85 and 152,235.81 is: 228,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,108.03 : 588,167.85 = 152,235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,108.03/588,167.85 = 152,235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,108.03x = 588,167.85 × 152,235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,108.03x = 89,540,209,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,540,209,060.71/392,108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,355.97

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