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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,849.26, 529,273.08 and 153,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,849.26, 529,273.08 and 153,143.76 is: 229,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,849.26 : 529,273.08 = 153,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,849.26/529,273.08 = 153,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,849.26x = 529,273.08 × 153,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,849.26x = 81,054,869,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,054,869,537.98/352,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,715.29

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