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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,182.96, 825,277.26 and 250,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,182.96, 825,277.26 and 250,453.92 is: 375,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,182.96 : 825,277.26 = 250,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,182.96/825,277.26 = 250,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,182.96x = 825,277.26 × 250,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,182.96x = 206,693,924,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,693,924,853.86/550,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,682.16

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