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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,062.52, 828,093.69 and 178,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,062.52, 828,093.69 and 178,085.52 is: 267,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,062.52 : 828,093.69 = 178,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,062.52/828,093.69 = 178,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,062.52x = 828,093.69 × 178,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,062.52x = 147,471,495,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,471,495,392.37/552,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,128.25

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