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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,735.23, 736,102.95 and 153,775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,735.23, 736,102.95 and 153,775.81 is: 230,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,735.23 : 736,102.95 = 153,775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,735.23/736,102.95 = 153,775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,735.23x = 736,102.95 × 153,775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,735.23x = 113,194,827,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,194,827,723.11/490,735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,663.75

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