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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,152, 588,152.94 and 152,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,152, 588,152.94 and 152,265.88 is: 228,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,152 : 588,152.94 = 152,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,152/588,152.94 = 152,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,152x = 588,152.94 × 152,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,152x = 89,555,624,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,555,624,983.69/392,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,369.68

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