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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,245, 861,301.77 and 153,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,245, 861,301.77 and 153,553.68 is: 230,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,245 : 861,301.77 = 153,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,245/861,301.77 = 153,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,245x = 861,301.77 × 153,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,245x = 132,256,056,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,256,056,374.01/574,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,312.94

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