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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,191.08, 864,286.60 and 155,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,191.08, 864,286.60 and 155,466.94 is: 233,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,191.08 : 864,286.60 = 155,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,191.08/864,286.60 = 155,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,191.08x = 864,286.60 × 155,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,191.08x = 134,367,992,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,367,992,985.00/576,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,200.40

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