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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,053.46, 836,990.51 and 153,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,053.46, 836,990.51 and 153,151.07 is: 229,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,053.46 : 836,990.51 = 153,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,053.46/836,990.51 = 153,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,053.46x = 836,990.51 × 153,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,053.46x = 128,185,988,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,185,988,001.39/558,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,701.99

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