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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,194, 828,309.52 and 152,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,194, 828,309.52 and 152,801.36 is: 229,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,194 : 828,309.52 = 152,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,194/828,309.52 = 152,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,194x = 828,309.52 × 152,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,194x = 126,566,821,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,566,821,156.95/552,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,207.16

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