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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,181.62, 828,290.94 and 152,788.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,181.62, 828,290.94 and 152,788.86 is: 229,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,181.62 : 828,290.94 = 152,788.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,181.62/828,290.94 = 152,788.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,181.62x = 828,290.94 × 152,788.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,181.62x = 126,553,628,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,553,628,470.93/552,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,188.41

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