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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,235.31, 861,287.35 and 153,543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,235.31, 861,287.35 and 153,543.99 is: 230,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,235.31 : 861,287.35 = 153,543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,235.31/861,287.35 = 153,543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,235.31x = 861,287.35 × 153,543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,235.31x = 132,245,491,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,245,491,565.23/574,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,298.43

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