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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,239.87, 861,294.08 and 153,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,239.87, 861,294.08 and 153,548.55 is: 230,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,239.87 : 861,294.08 = 153,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,239.87/861,294.08 = 153,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,239.87x = 861,294.08 × 153,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,239.87x = 132,250,457,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,250,457,107.58/574,239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,305.25

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