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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,272.22, 859,927.77 and 152,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,272.22, 859,927.77 and 152,548.50 is: 228,827.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,272.22 : 859,927.77 = 152,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,272.22/859,927.77 = 152,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,272.22x = 859,927.77 × 152,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,272.22x = 131,180,691,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,180,691,421.85/573,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,827.92

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