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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,901.63, 529,054.81 and 153,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,901.63, 529,054.81 and 153,071.50 is: 229,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,901.63 : 529,054.81 = 153,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,901.63/529,054.81 = 153,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,901.63x = 529,054.81 × 153,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,901.63x = 80,983,213,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,983,213,348.92/352,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,478.15

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