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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,108.21, 588,168.13 and 152,236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,108.21, 588,168.13 and 152,236.00 is: 228,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,108.21 : 588,168.13 = 152,236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,108.21/588,168.13 = 152,236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,108.21x = 588,168.13 × 152,236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,108.21x = 89,540,362,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,540,362,158.55/392,108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,356.25

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