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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,179.20, 525,268.80 and 150,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,179.20, 525,268.80 and 150,465.60 is: 225,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,179.20 : 525,268.80 = 150,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,179.20/525,268.80 = 150,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,179.20x = 525,268.80 × 150,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,179.20x = 79,034,885,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034,885,153.28/350,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,698.40

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