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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,182.18, 825,001.10 and 195,142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,182.18, 825,001.10 and 195,142.98 is: 292,617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,182.18 : 825,001.10 = 195,142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,182.18/825,001.10 = 195,142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,182.18x = 825,001.10 × 195,142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,182.18x = 160,993,173,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,993,173,157.28/550,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,617.93

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