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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,153.99, 828,249.42 and 152,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,153.99, 828,249.42 and 152,761.35 is: 229,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,153.99 : 828,249.42 = 152,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,153.99/828,249.42 = 152,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,153.99x = 828,249.42 × 152,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,153.99x = 126,524,499,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,524,499,535.92/552,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,147.13

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