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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,108.14, 828,161.80 and 178,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,108.14, 828,161.80 and 178,131.14 is: 267,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,108.14 : 828,161.80 = 178,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,108.14/828,161.80 = 178,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,108.14x = 828,161.80 × 178,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,108.14x = 147,521,405,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,521,405,538.45/552,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,196.58

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