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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,887.62, 529,033.86 and 153,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,887.62, 529,033.86 and 153,057.50 is: 229,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,887.62 : 529,033.86 = 153,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,887.62/529,033.86 = 153,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,887.62x = 529,033.86 × 153,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,887.62x = 80,972,600,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972,600,026.95/352,887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,457.19

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