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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,248.18, 861,306.66 and 153,556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,248.18, 861,306.66 and 153,556.86 is: 230,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,248.18 : 861,306.66 = 153,556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,248.18/861,306.66 = 153,556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,248.18x = 861,306.66 × 153,556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,248.18x = 132,259,546,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,259,546,206.69/574,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,317.75

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