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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,183.18, 825,002.60 and 195,143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,183.18, 825,002.60 and 195,143.98 is: 292,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,183.18 : 825,002.60 = 195,143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,183.18/825,002.60 = 195,143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,183.18x = 825,002.60 × 195,143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,183.18x = 160,994,290,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,994,290,874.35/550,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,619.43

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