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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,163.52, 588,439.68 and 155,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,163.52, 588,439.68 and 155,501.12 is: 233,328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,163.52 : 588,439.68 = 155,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,163.52/588,439.68 = 155,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,163.52x = 588,439.68 × 155,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,163.52x = 91,503,029,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,503,029,292.44/392,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,328.76

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