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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,821.92, 826,155.09 and 176,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,821.92, 826,155.09 and 176,796.32 is: 265,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,821.92 : 826,155.09 = 176,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,821.92/826,155.09 = 176,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,821.92x = 826,155.09 × 176,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,821.92x = 146,061,175,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,061,175,530.49/550,821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,169.51

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