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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,878.86, 529,020.76 and 153,048.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,878.86, 529,020.76 and 153,048.79 is: 229,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,878.86 : 529,020.76 = 153,048.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,878.86/529,020.76 = 153,048.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,878.86x = 529,020.76 × 153,048.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,878.86x = 80,965,987,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,965,987,202.88/352,878.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,444.14

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