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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,133.54, 825,207.58 and 176,156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,133.54, 825,207.58 and 176,156.54 is: 264,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,133.54 : 825,207.58 = 176,156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,133.54/825,207.58 = 176,156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,133.54x = 825,207.58 × 176,156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,133.54x = 145,365,712,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,365,712,074.57/550,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,237.14

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