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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,208, 522,317.76 and 151,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,208, 522,317.76 and 151,216 is: 226,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,208 : 522,317.76 = 151,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,208/522,317.76 = 151,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,208x = 522,317.76 × 151,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,208x = 78,982,802,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,982,802,396.16/348,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,826.50

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