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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,232, 826,848 and 177,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,232, 826,848 and 177,255 is: 265,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,232 : 826,848 = 177,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,232/826,848 = 177,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,232x = 826,848 × 177,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,232x = 146,562,942,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,562,942,240/551,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,882.50

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