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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,849.51, 529,273.45 and 153,144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,849.51, 529,273.45 and 153,144.01 is: 229,715.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,849.51 : 529,273.45 = 153,144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,849.51/529,273.45 = 153,144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,849.51x = 529,273.45 × 153,144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,849.51x = 81,055,058,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055,058,519.53/352,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,715.66

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