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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,692.94, 590,078.45 and 150,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,692.94, 590,078.45 and 150,374.48 is: 225,385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,692.94 : 590,078.45 = 150,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,692.94/590,078.45 = 150,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,692.94x = 590,078.45 × 150,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,692.94x = 88,732,737,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,732,737,503.50/393,692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,385.65

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