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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,854.60, 826,186.92 and 146,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,854.60, 826,186.92 and 146,049.67 is: 219,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,854.60 : 826,186.92 = 146,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,854.60/826,186.92 = 146,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,854.60x = 826,186.92 × 146,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,854.60x = 120,664,327,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,664,327,024.32/550,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,049.32

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