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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,058.26, 828,087.31 and 178,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,058.26, 828,087.31 and 178,081.26 is: 267,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,058.26 : 828,087.31 = 178,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,058.26/828,087.31 = 178,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,058.26x = 828,087.31 × 178,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,058.26x = 147,466,831,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,466,831,554.81/552,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,121.86

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