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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,092.88, 825,150.84 and 176,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,092.88, 825,150.84 and 176,114.80 is: 264,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,092.88 : 825,150.84 = 176,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,092.88/825,150.84 = 176,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,092.88x = 825,150.84 × 176,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,092.88x = 145,321,275,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,321,275,156.43/550,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,175.89

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