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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,240.12, 861,294.46 and 153,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,240.12, 861,294.46 and 153,548.80 is: 230,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,240.12 : 861,294.46 = 153,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,240.12/861,294.46 = 153,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,240.12x = 861,294.46 × 153,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,240.12x = 132,250,731,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,250,731,472.39/574,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,305.63

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