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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,459.20, 827,188.80 and 152,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,459.20, 827,188.80 and 152,161.60 is: 228,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,459.20 : 827,188.80 = 152,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,459.20/827,188.80 = 152,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,459.20x = 827,188.80 × 152,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,459.20x = 125,866,371,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,866,371,310.08/551,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,242.40

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