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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,466.80, 827,257.73 and 152,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,466.80, 827,257.73 and 152,107.64 is: 228,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,466.80 : 827,257.73 = 152,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,466.80/827,257.73 = 152,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,466.80x = 827,257.73 × 152,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,466.80x = 125,832,222,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,832,222,289.66/551,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,177.33

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