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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,264.99, 533,276.87 and 152,961.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,264.99, 533,276.87 and 152,961.21 is: 229,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,264.99 : 533,276.87 = 152,961.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,264.99/533,276.87 = 152,961.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,264.99x = 533,276.87 × 152,961.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,264.99x = 81,570,674,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,570,674,535.41/355,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,605.16

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