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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,136.15, 828,230.96 and 152,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,136.15, 828,230.96 and 152,768.08 is: 229,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,136.15 : 828,230.96 = 152,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,136.15/828,230.96 = 152,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,136.15x = 828,230.96 × 152,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,136.15x = 126,527,253,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,527,253,555.76/552,136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,159.52

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