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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,464.05, 827,253.59 and 152,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,464.05, 827,253.59 and 152,104.89 is: 228,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,464.05 : 827,253.59 = 152,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,464.05/827,253.59 = 152,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,464.05x = 827,253.59 × 152,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,464.05x = 125,829,316,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,829,316,309.06/551,464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,173.20

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