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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,438.08, 526,031.20 and 150,857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,438.08, 526,031.20 and 150,857.28 is: 226,446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,438.08 : 526,031.20 = 150,857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,438.08/526,031.20 = 150,857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,438.08x = 526,031.20 × 150,857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,438.08x = 79,355,636,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,355,636,027.14/350,438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,446.95

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