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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,130.04, 825,202.32 and 176,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,130.04, 825,202.32 and 176,153.04 is: 264,231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,130.04 : 825,202.32 = 176,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,130.04/825,202.32 = 176,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,130.04x = 825,202.32 × 176,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,130.04x = 145,361,897,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,361,897,283.05/550,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,231.88

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