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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,889.40, 529,036.50 and 153,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,889.40, 529,036.50 and 153,059.25 is: 229,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,889.40 : 529,036.50 = 153,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,889.40/529,036.50 = 153,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,889.40x = 529,036.50 × 153,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,889.40x = 80,973,929,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,973,929,912.63/352,889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,459.80

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