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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,481.05, 827,229.27 and 146,680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,481.05, 827,229.27 and 146,680.17 is: 220,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,481.05 : 827,229.27 = 146,680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,481.05/827,229.27 = 146,680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,481.05x = 827,229.27 × 146,680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,481.05x = 121,338,129,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,338,129,952.58/551,481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,022.30

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