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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,072.32, 529,309.92 and 153,242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,072.32, 529,309.92 and 153,242.50 is: 229,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,072.32 : 529,309.92 = 153,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,072.32/529,309.92 = 153,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,072.32x = 529,309.92 × 153,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,072.32x = 81,112,775,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112,775,415.60/353,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,734.17

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