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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,154.24, 828,249.80 and 152,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,154.24, 828,249.80 and 152,761.60 is: 229,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,154.24 : 828,249.80 = 152,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,154.24/828,249.80 = 152,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,154.24x = 828,249.80 × 152,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,154.24x = 126,524,764,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,524,764,647.68/552,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,147.50

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