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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,878.16, 823,202.04 and 154,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548,878.16, 823,202.04 and 154,802 is: 232,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,878.16 : 823,202.04 = 154,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,878.16/823,202.04 = 154,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,878.16x = 823,202.04 × 154,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,878.16x = 127,433,322,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,433,322,196.08/548,878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,170.51

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