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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,103.14, 828,154.31 and 178,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,103.14, 828,154.31 and 178,126.14 is: 267,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,103.14 : 828,154.31 = 178,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,103.14/828,154.31 = 178,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,103.14x = 828,154.31 × 178,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,103.14x = 147,515,929,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,515,929,674.03/552,103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,189.08

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