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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,239.37, 861,293.33 and 153,548.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,239.37, 861,293.33 and 153,548.05 is: 230,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,239.37 : 861,293.33 = 153,548.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,239.37/861,293.33 = 153,548.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,239.37x = 861,293.33 × 153,548.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,239.37x = 132,249,912,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,249,912,759.99/574,239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,304.50

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