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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,757.14, 860,613.66 and 153,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,757.14, 860,613.66 and 153,029.34 is: 229,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,757.14 : 860,613.66 = 153,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,757.14/860,613.66 = 153,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,757.14x = 860,613.66 × 153,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,757.14x = 131,699,140,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,699,140,384.78/573,757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,538.13

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