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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,827.42, 826,163.34 and 176,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,827.42, 826,163.34 and 176,801.82 is: 265,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,827.42 : 826,163.34 = 176,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,827.42/826,163.34 = 176,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,827.42x = 826,163.34 × 176,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,827.42x = 146,067,182,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,067,182,129.28/550,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,177.76

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