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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,007.20, 828,010.80 and 158,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,007.20, 828,010.80 and 158,023.20 is: 237,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,007.20 : 828,010.80 = 158,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,007.20/828,010.80 = 158,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,007.20x = 828,010.80 × 158,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,007.20x = 130,844,916,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,844,916,250.56/552,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,034.80

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