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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,885.60, 529,328.40 and 153,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,885.60, 529,328.40 and 153,301.60 is: 229,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,885.60 : 529,328.40 = 153,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,885.60/529,328.40 = 153,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,885.60x = 529,328.40 × 153,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,885.60x = 81,146,890,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146,890,645.44/352,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,952.40

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