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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,163.60, 825,245.40 and 176,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,163.60, 825,245.40 and 176,224.40 is: 264,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,163.60 : 825,245.40 = 176,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,163.60/825,245.40 = 176,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,163.60x = 825,245.40 × 176,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,163.60x = 145,428,375,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,428,375,467.76/550,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,336.60

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