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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,414.68, 791,143.92 and 153,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,414.68, 791,143.92 and 153,437.68 is: 230,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,414.68 : 791,143.92 = 153,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,414.68/791,143.92 = 153,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,414.68x = 791,143.92 × 153,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,414.68x = 121,391,287,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,391,287,630.91/527,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,162.89

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