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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,113.14, 828,169.30 and 178,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,113.14, 828,169.30 and 178,136.14 is: 267,204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,113.14 : 828,169.30 = 178,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,113.14/828,169.30 = 178,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,113.14x = 828,169.30 × 178,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,113.14x = 147,526,882,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,526,882,368.50/552,113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,204.08

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