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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,130.60, 828,195.90 and 178,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,130.60, 828,195.90 and 178,153.60 is: 267,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,130.60 : 828,195.90 = 178,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,130.60/828,195.90 = 178,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,130.60x = 828,195.90 × 178,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,130.60x = 147,546,081,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,546,081,090.24/552,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,230.40

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