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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,158.60, 828,256.30 and 152,765.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,158.60, 828,256.30 and 152,765.94 is: 229,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,158.60 : 828,256.30 = 152,765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,158.60/828,256.30 = 152,765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,158.60x = 828,256.30 × 152,765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,158.60x = 126,529,352,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,529,352,230.42/552,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,154.00

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