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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,365.30, 825,547.95 and 195,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,365.30, 825,547.95 and 195,415.20 is: 293,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,365.30 : 825,547.95 = 195,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,365.30/825,547.95 = 195,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,365.30x = 825,547.95 × 195,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,365.30x = 161,324,617,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,324,617,758.84/550,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,122.80

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