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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,157.94, 825,166.71 and 212,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,157.94, 825,166.71 and 212,967.83 is: 319,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,157.94 : 825,166.71 = 212,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,157.94/825,166.71 = 212,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,157.94x = 825,166.71 × 212,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,157.94x = 175,733,965,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,733,965,679.86/550,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,424.57

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