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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,246.18, 861,303.66 and 153,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,246.18, 861,303.66 and 153,554.86 is: 230,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,246.18 : 861,303.66 = 153,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,246.18/861,303.66 = 153,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,246.18x = 861,303.66 × 153,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,246.18x = 132,257,362,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,257,362,928.79/574,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,314.75

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