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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,795.52, 826,193.28 and 177,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,795.52, 826,193.28 and 177,080.96 is: 265,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,795.52 : 826,193.28 = 177,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,795.52/826,193.28 = 177,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,795.52x = 826,193.28 × 177,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,795.52x = 146,303,099,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,303,099,167.95/550,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,621.44

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