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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,251.75, 791,012.49 and 153,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,251.75, 791,012.49 and 153,274.75 is: 229,951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,251.75 : 791,012.49 = 153,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,251.75/791,012.49 = 153,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,251.75x = 791,012.49 × 153,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,251.75x = 121,242,241,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,242,241,651.63/527,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,951.33

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