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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,049.20, 525,131.40 and 150,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,049.20, 525,131.40 and 150,465.20 is: 225,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,049.20 : 525,131.40 = 150,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,049.20/525,131.40 = 150,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,049.20x = 525,131.40 × 150,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,049.20x = 79,014,001,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,014,001,127.28/350,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,722.56

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