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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,271.22, 859,926.27 and 152,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,271.22, 859,926.27 and 152,547.50 is: 228,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,271.22 : 859,926.27 = 152,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,271.22/859,926.27 = 152,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,271.22x = 859,926.27 × 152,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,271.22x = 131,179,605,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,179,605,394.69/573,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,826.43

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