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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,133.92, 828,202.20 and 167,886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,133.92, 828,202.20 and 167,886.33 is: 251,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,133.92 : 828,202.20 = 167,886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,133.92/828,202.20 = 167,886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,133.92x = 828,202.20 × 167,886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,133.92x = 139,043,827,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,043,827,855.93/552,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,829.90

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