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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,131.54, 825,204.57 and 176,154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,131.54, 825,204.57 and 176,154.54 is: 264,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,131.54 : 825,204.57 = 176,154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,131.54/825,204.57 = 176,154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,131.54x = 825,204.57 × 176,154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,131.54x = 145,363,531,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,363,531,434.25/550,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,234.13

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