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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,808.50, 527,712.75 and 154,816.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,808.50, 527,712.75 and 154,816.50 is: 232,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,808.50 : 527,712.75 = 154,816.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,808.50/527,712.75 = 154,816.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,808.50x = 527,712.75 × 154,816.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,808.50x = 81,698,640,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,698,640,960.38/351,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,224.75

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