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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,101.14, 828,151.30 and 178,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,101.14, 828,151.30 and 178,124.14 is: 267,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,101.14 : 828,151.30 = 178,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,101.14/828,151.30 = 178,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,101.14x = 828,151.30 × 178,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,101.14x = 147,513,738,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,513,738,102.38/552,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,186.08

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