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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,170.18, 824,983.11 and 195,130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,170.18, 824,983.11 and 195,130.98 is: 292,599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,170.18 : 824,983.11 = 195,130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,170.18/824,983.11 = 195,130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,170.18x = 824,983.11 × 195,130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,170.18x = 160,979,762,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,979,762,737.75/550,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,599.94

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