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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,987.54, 529,183.90 and 153,157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,987.54, 529,183.90 and 153,157.57 is: 229,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,987.54 : 529,183.90 = 153,157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,987.54/529,183.90 = 153,157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,987.54x = 529,183.90 × 153,157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,987.54x = 81,048,520,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048,520,207.12/352,987.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,607.31

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