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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,870.16, 826,209.92 and 146,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,870.16, 826,209.92 and 146,065.04 is: 219,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,870.16 : 826,209.92 = 146,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,870.16/826,209.92 = 146,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,870.16x = 826,209.92 × 146,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,870.16x = 120,680,385,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,680,385,013.20/550,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,072.29

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