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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,219.50, 861,263.64 and 153,528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,219.50, 861,263.64 and 153,528.18 is: 230,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,219.50 : 861,263.64 = 153,528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,219.50/861,263.64 = 153,528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,219.50x = 861,263.64 × 153,528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,219.50x = 132,228,239,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,228,239,149.38/574,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,274.73

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