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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,212.31, 861,252.85 and 153,520.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,212.31, 861,252.85 and 153,520.99 is: 230,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,212.31 : 861,252.85 = 153,520.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,212.31/861,252.85 = 153,520.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,212.31x = 861,252.85 × 153,520.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,212.31x = 132,220,385,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,220,385,098.45/574,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,263.94

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