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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,826.42, 826,161.84 and 176,800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,826.42, 826,161.84 and 176,800.82 is: 265,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,826.42 : 826,161.84 = 176,800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,826.42/826,161.84 = 176,800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,826.42x = 826,161.84 × 176,800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,826.42x = 146,066,086,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,066,086,633.90/550,826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,176.26

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