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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,145, 588,142.44 and 152,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,145, 588,142.44 and 152,258.88 is: 228,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,145 : 588,142.44 = 152,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,145/588,142.44 = 152,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,145x = 588,142.44 × 152,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,145x = 89,549,909,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,549,909,194.87/392,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,359.18

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