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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,122.88, 825,195.84 and 176,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,122.88, 825,195.84 and 176,144.80 is: 264,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,122.88 : 825,195.84 = 176,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,122.88/825,195.84 = 176,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,122.88x = 825,195.84 × 176,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,122.88x = 145,353,956,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,353,956,197.63/550,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,220.89

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