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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,236.06, 861,288.47 and 153,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,236.06, 861,288.47 and 153,544.74 is: 230,299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,236.06 : 861,288.47 = 153,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,236.06/861,288.47 = 153,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,236.06x = 861,288.47 × 153,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,236.06x = 132,246,314,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246,314,191.15/574,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,299.56

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