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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,459.70, 827,189.55 and 152,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,459.70, 827,189.55 and 152,162.10 is: 228,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,459.70 : 827,189.55 = 152,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,459.70/827,189.55 = 152,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,459.70x = 827,189.55 × 152,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,459.70x = 125,866,899,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,866,899,026.06/551,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,243.15

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