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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,092.52, 828,044.82 and 178,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,092.52, 828,044.82 and 178,115.52 is: 267,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,092.52 : 828,044.82 = 178,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,092.52/828,044.82 = 178,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,092.52x = 828,044.82 × 178,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,092.52x = 147,487,633,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,487,633,697.61/552,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,142.97

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