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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,235.06, 861,286.97 and 153,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,235.06, 861,286.97 and 153,543.74 is: 230,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,235.06 : 861,286.97 = 153,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,235.06/861,286.97 = 153,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,235.06x = 861,286.97 × 153,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,235.06x = 132,245,218,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,245,218,664.49/574,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,298.06

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