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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,163.60, 529,745.40 and 153,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,163.60, 529,745.40 and 153,709.20 is: 230,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,163.60 : 529,745.40 = 153,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,163.60/529,745.40 = 153,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,163.60x = 529,745.40 × 153,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,163.60x = 81,426,741,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,426,741,637.68/353,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,563.80

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