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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,242.38, 861,297.83 and 153,551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,242.38, 861,297.83 and 153,551.06 is: 230,309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,242.38 : 861,297.83 = 153,551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,242.38/861,297.83 = 153,551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,242.38x = 861,297.83 × 153,551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,242.38x = 132,253,189,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,253,189,697.96/574,242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,309.00

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