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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,243.38, 861,299.32 and 153,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,243.38, 861,299.32 and 153,552.06 is: 230,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,243.38 : 861,299.32 = 153,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,243.38/861,299.32 = 153,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,243.38x = 861,299.32 × 153,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,243.38x = 132,254,284,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,254,284,862.60/574,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,310.51

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