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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,124.89, 828,186.93 and 178,147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,124.89, 828,186.93 and 178,147.89 is: 267,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,124.89 : 828,186.93 = 178,147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,124.89/828,186.93 = 178,147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,124.89x = 828,186.93 × 178,147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,124.89x = 147,539,754,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,539,754,105.08/552,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,221.70

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