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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,720.14, 737,203.56 and 154,565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,720.14, 737,203.56 and 154,565.74 is: 231,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,720.14 : 737,203.56 = 154,565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,720.14/737,203.56 = 154,565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,720.14x = 737,203.56 × 154,565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,720.14x = 113,946,413,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,946,413,782.03/491,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,730.22

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