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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,250.88, 533,255.58 and 152,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,250.88, 533,255.58 and 152,947.08 is: 229,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,250.88 : 533,255.58 = 152,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,250.88/533,255.58 = 152,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,250.88x = 533,255.58 × 152,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,250.88x = 81,559,883,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559,883,854.71/355,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,583.90

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