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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,006.40, 828,009.60 and 178,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,006.40, 828,009.60 and 178,067.20 is: 267,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,006.40 : 828,009.60 = 178,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,006.40/828,009.60 = 178,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,006.40x = 828,009.60 × 178,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,006.40x = 147,441,351,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,441,351,045.12/552,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,100.80

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